Effects of polyvinyl acetate on the nonlinearity of zinc oxide varistor
Date
3-2008
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics
College
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Adviser/Committee Chair
Marvin U. Herrera
Abstract
The effects of polyvinyl acetate (PVA) on the physical and electrical characteristics of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) varistor were investigated. The mass fraction of PVA was varied into different concentrations of 1%, 5%, 8% and 10%. Results show that the addition of PVA decreases the value of the nonlinear coefficient (a) of ZnO varistor. The decrease in nonlinearity of ZnO is attributed to the shielding of PVA which hinders the creation of grain boundaries that act as schottky barrier.
Language
English
Location
UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)
Call Number
Thesis
Recommended Citation
Herrera, Nerissa T., "Effects of polyvinyl acetate on the nonlinearity of zinc oxide varistor" (2008). Undergraduate Theses. 10425.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/etd-undergrad/10425
Document Type
Thesis