Evaluating the radiation resistance of silicone rubber for wire and cable applications

These tests are by no means complete. An attempt has been made to show some of the philosophy of a test program for comprehensive testing of cable materials and cables themselves. A stepwise analysis of the reaction of silicone materials to the complex containment vessel environments has to be proceeded by a thorough understanding of the possible environments, the test conditions to simulate these environments, and a basic knowledge of the materials. Functional and materials test programs are being carried out concurrently to demonstrate the place of silicone materials in the area of wire and cable.