Qualification of polymer materials for nuclear power applications

\u003Cp\u003EPolymer materials and products such as sealings, pipes, insulation, and cables are everywhere in a nuclear power plant. But, information on important technical specifications, such as exact material composition, is still hard to obtain. This study aimed to investigate how the Nordic power plants work with the issue of qualification of polymeric materials. The survey shows that there is no common qualification process, but that the processes most often follow the processes of the technical area (electrical, mechanical or construction) that the polymeric components are considered to belong to.\u003C/p\u003E