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Silicone rubber materials have been widely used as external insulation for power systems due to their good hydrophobicity and hydrophobicity transfer. However, pollution flashover accidents of composite insulators occurred from time to time in recent years. The influence of environmental condition on hydrophobicity and hydrophobicity transfer property of silicone rubber material needs further research...