Estimating the Effect of Ionizing Radiation on the Viscoelastic Properties of Volcanized Butyl Rubbers

The destruction of vulcanized butyl rubbers induced by ionizing radiation is described mathematically. A way of estimating the effect a dose of radiation has on a change in the viscoelastic properties of a polymer is proposed that would allow polymer materials with predetermined viscoelastic properties to be obtained, along with ensuring rational use of energy resources and the duration of radiation treatment of materials.