Chain Scission

Electron beam processing can boost properties by creating controlled degradation - or chain scission in certain materials.

As an example, e-beams can break down materials like Teflon to create PTFE micropowders - increasingly useful in inks, coatings and lubricants.

Chain scission via electron beam also modifies polypropylene, resulting in a more homogenized melt flow. This e-beam processing has practical applications in injection molding (reduced warping), films (improved opticals), and fiber/textiles (easier melt draw).