Synthetic Rubber Compound
Description
Synthetic rubber is a man-made elastomer that’s made from polymers synthesized from petroleum byproducts. It’s often used as a substitute for natural rubber when improved material properties are required. Synthetic rubber compounds are produced industrially using solution or emulsion polymerization methods.
Technical Specification
When choosing a synthetic rubber compound, you can consider properties like:
Hardness: Measured using the Shore hardness scale.
Temperature Resistance: How well the rubber can withstand extreme temperatures.
Tensile Strength: The amount of force needed to break the rubber by pulling it apart.
Elongation: How far the rubber will stretch when tensile force is applied, measured as a percentage change in length before breaking.
Application
Synthetic rubber has many applications in the automobile sector, including tires, door and window profiles. It’s also used in other industries, such as aerospace, appliance, industrial, medical devices, and electrical parts.
