Coating composition and fibre lifetime

P.C.P. Bouten, D.J. Broer

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Abstract

The influence of the chemical environment on the lifetime of fibre with a standard polymer coating is studied with fatigue tests. Tests were pertbrrned in ambient air, water, ammonia, acidic and basic solutions. The diffusion of reactive components in the coating material appeared to be of considerable importance for the measured lifetime. Small amounts (2 wt %) of additives (acids, ainines) were used in the standard coating material. Various additives are shown in fatigue tests to have a large negative influences on the lifetime of the fibre. One additive has a large positive influence. Possible mechanisms are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)59-70
Number of pages12
JournalProceedings of SPIE
Volume2074
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 1994
Externally publishedYes
EventFiber Optics Reliability and Testing: Benign and Adverse Environments 1993 - Boston, United States
Duration: 7 Sept 199310 Sept 1993

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