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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 59-70 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Proceedings of SPIE |
Volume | 2074 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Fiber Optics Reliability and Testing: Benign and Adverse Environments 1993 - Boston, United States Duration: 7 Sept 1993 → 10 Sept 1993 |