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Record 1 2005-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
DEF

Thermosetting material derived from chemical cross-linking or vulcanizing of polyethylene at an elevated temperature and pressure so that the long polymer chains of independent molecules are reinforced by cross-linking into the form of a lattice network.

OBS

Used for insulation of electrical cable.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques
DEF

Matériau thermodurcissable obtenu par réticulation ou vulcanisation chimique d'un polyéthylène, à température élevée et sous pression, de façon à ce que les longues chaînes polymérisées des molécules indépendantes soient renforcées par entrecroisement sous la forme d'un treillis.

OBS

Utilisé dans les isolants des câbles électriques.

Spanish

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