Discharge of ferroelectrets upon ionizing alpha-radiation
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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
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 5704494 |
| Pages (from-to) | 64-68 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | IEEE transactions on dielectrics and electrical insulation |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2011 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Cellular polypropylene, dielectric radiation effects, ferroelectrets, piezoelectricity