Pressure effect on the space charge in low density polyethylene (LDPE)

Abstract

Electrical conductivity of LDPE films was studied with pressure P (1 to 1500 bar). An anomalous discharge current (ADC) was observed in the transient state following a d.c field application. This anomalous current, depending on these parameters, and the steady state current were attributed to the existence of a space charge in polymer. The space charge phenomena and the conduction mechanisms could be given from experimental results and theoretical calculations.