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Blends of HDPE and LLDPE have been modified by gamma radia tion in the presence of dicumyl peroxide. The modification is found to introduce a low level of crosslinking in the matrix without seriously affecting the crystal linity. Properties, such as yield stress, tensile strength, and abrasion resistance improve with the irradiation.

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Radiation Crosslinking of HDPE/LLDPE Blends in the Presence of Dicumyl Peroxide

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