Changes in x-ray diffraction patterns of polyvinylidene fluoride due to corona charging

Abstract
The changes in the x‐ray diffraction patterns of 16‐ and 25‐μm‐thick polyvinylidene fluoride films, caused by 6‐kV corona charging at room temperature, are presented. The diffraction peaks corresponding to (100) and (020) α‐crystalline forms tend to be considerably reduced while the (110) β‐form peak changes in shape and position.