A PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF NOVEL IRRADIATED ULTRA HIGH STRENGTH POLYETHYLENE FILAMENTS,TAPES AND FILMS AND THE POLYETHYLENE FILAMENTS,TAPES AND FILMS OBTAINED THEREBY

摘要

Novel gel-spun, irradiated and drawn ultra high strength high molecular weight and at least partially cross-linked and/or broadened polyethylene filaments, tapes and films, exhibiting substantially lower creep rates than corresponding but non-irradiated articles are decribed, along with a process for making the same.