Discharge of ferroelectrets upon ionizing alpha-radiation
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Beitragende
Abstract
Ferroelectrets, with their internal bipolar charges on the surfaces of the voids can be viewed as a collection of a large number of individual tiny electret ionization chambers. Electrets in ionization chambers are discharged upon irradiation with ionizing radiation. The discharge of cellular propylene is studied upon irradiation with alpha-radiation from a 226Ra source, while in-situ measuring the piezoelectric effect. Piezoelectric coefficients are derived from piezoelectric thickness extension resonances and from the second harmonic current upon application of a sinusoidal voltage signal. The piezoelectric coefficient gives a direct measure of the effective internal surface charge density within the voids of the cellular material. Compared to electret ionizing chambers, a much better temporal stability of charges in ferroelectrets is observed. The small air volume in the voids of cellular polypropylene is believed to account for the remarkable charge stability.
Details
| Originalsprache | Englisch |
|---|---|
| Aufsatznummer | 5704494 |
| Seiten (von - bis) | 64-68 |
| Seitenumfang | 5 |
| Fachzeitschrift | IEEE transactions on dielectrics and electrical insulation |
| Jahrgang | 18 |
| Ausgabenummer | 1 |
| Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - Feb. 2011 |
| Peer-Review-Status | Ja |
| Extern publiziert | Ja |
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Schlagwörter
- Cellular polypropylene, dielectric radiation effects, ferroelectrets, piezoelectricity