Influences of Electron Beam Irradiation on Misting for Transparent Polycarbonate Resin

Abstract

An effect of electron beam irradiation on mist resistance was studied for transparent polycarbonate resin. The electron beam irradiation decreased the time to clear vision on the misted samples. The treatment showed the mist resistance of the resin. To discuss the effect of electron beam on mist resistance, the water wettability, inducated by the surface energy, was evaluated by using contact angle of sessile drop. The electron beam enhanced the surface energy. Based on the heterogeneous nucleation theory, the effects of electron beam on the mist resistance were discussed.