Cable typeTemperature Sensitivity Radiation Sensitivity Remarks Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) SensitiveNot sensitiveEmbrittlement at elevated temp. Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE) SensitiveNot sensitiveEmbrittlement at high temp. and under radiation Heat resistant PVCSensitiveEmbrittlement at > 105 C Polypropylene/ Polyethylene (PP/PE) Sensitive Flexibility lost at elevated temp, radiation Polytetraflouro- ethylene (PTFE) Not sensitiveSensitiveCracking due to embrittlement Fire retardant low smoke PVC Not sensitive Good performance Ethylene Poly- propylene rubber (EPR) No degradation Cellular Polyethylene (VPE) No degradation Silicon Rubber (SIR)Insulation failure possible after 25 years
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