Abstract
A PAPER on thermoplastic cables, read by Dr. H. Barron, J. N. Dean and T. R. Scott on February 10 before the Institution of Electrical Engineers, reviews the circumstances which have led to a considerable increase in the use of thermoplastic cables within the last few months. It is pointed out that the relative importance of such cables cannot yet be evaluated on a peace-time basis, for the economic level cannot be established and also synthetic rubber is now making its appearance. In order to establish a basis for evaluation, it is desirable to have a thorough understanding of the general characteristics of thermoplastic cables; this is attempted in the paper with particular reference to polyvinyl chloride cables. Indications are given of the polymer situation, the definition of a thermoplastic material and the resulting implications. The building-up and testing of polyvinyl compounds is discussed, and the manufacture, characteristics and uses of cables derived therefrom are considered in detail. A brief survey of other thermoplastics is followed by a comparison of polyvinyl chloride with rubber.
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Thermoplastic Electric Cables. Nature 153, 248 (1944). https://doi.org/10.1038/153248b0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/153248b0