Transient Current Peak on Plasticized Polyvinylchloride Containing Absorbed Water

Abstract
The mechanisms of the current peak observed in the current-time characteristics on plasticized polyvinylchloride containing absorbed water have been investigated. The results suggest that this peak is associated with the injection of protons released due to an anode-oxidation reaction. The apparent mobility has been roughly estimated to be about 3–5×10-9 cm2/V·s for protons at 80°C.