Rubber Compounding: Chemistry and Applications

by Brendan Rodgers, Rodgers Rodgers

Overview

Highlighting more than a decade of research, this one-of-a-kind reference reviews the production, processing, and characteristics of a wide range of materials utilized in the modern tire and rubber industry. Rubber Compounding investigates the chemistry and modification of raw materials, elastomers, and material compounds for optimal formulation and engineering of new rubber products and outlines the benefits and attributes of halobutyl polymers for modern tires. With contributions from more than 23 field specialists, as well as 180 tables and 1000 references to survey the latest advances in the rubber product industry, the book analyzes trends and advances from more than a decade of research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824748715
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/28/2004
Pages:	645
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.70(d)

Table of Contents

NATURAL RUBBER AND RECYCLED MATERIALS
GENERAL-PURPOSE ELASTOMERS
SPECIAL-PURPOSE ELASTOMERS
BUTYL RUBBER
THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS
CARBON BLACK
SILICA AND SILANES
GENERAL COMPOUNDING
RESINS
ANTIOXIDANTS AND OTHER PROTECTANT SYSTEMS
VULCANIZATION
COMPOUND DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATIONS