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Characteristics of edge breakdowns on Teflon samplesThe characteristics of electrical discharges induced on silverbacked Teflon samples irradiated by a monoenergetic electron beam have been studied under controlled laboratory conditions. Measurements of breakdown threshold voltages indicate a marked anisotropy in the electrical breakdown properties of Teflon: differences of up to 10 kV in breakdown threshold voltage are observed depending on the sample orientation. The material anisotropy can be utilized in spacecraft construction to reduce the magnitude of discharge currents.
Document ID
19810035528
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Yadlowsky, E. J.
(Kollmorgen Corp. Radford, VA, United States)
Hazelton, R. C.
(Kollmorgen Corp. Radford, VA, United States)
Churchill, R. J.
(Kollmorgen Research and Development Center Radford, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1980
Subject Category
Nonmetallic Materials
Accession Number
81A19932
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-3145
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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