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5. Progress in Radiation Vulcanization of Natural Rubber Latex
JP0050691 JAERI-Conf 2000^003 5. Progress in Radiation Vulcanization of Natural Rubber Latex K. MAKUUCHI Takasaki Radiation Chemistry Research Establishment, JAERI 1233 Watanuki, Takasaki Gunma, 370-12 Japan 1. INTRODUCTION Radiation-induced crosslinking of natural rubber in latex can be accomplished by irradiating NR latex. The dose at which the maximum tensile strength (Tb) is found is called vulcanization dose (Dv). The Dv of NR latex is more than 250 kGy that is too high to be used in industry. The first RV accelerators proposed was carbon tetrachloride. Addition of 5 phr of carbon tetrachloride can reduce. The RVNRL was selected as one of the regional projects of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) known as the Regional Cooperative Agreement in the Asia and Pacific Region (RCA) in 1981. A pilot plant for the RVNRL was built in. Jakarta in 1983. The products from the pilot plant were tested and evaluated by several institutes in the region during 1983-1985, The results were as follows: Low tensile strength (less than 20MPa) Poor aging properties Inconsistent properties Not economic due to high dose requirement No advantages The results caused argument among the RCA member states and the IAEA whether the project should be continued or stopped. The preliminary R&D in the TRCRE on RVNRL indicated that the properties of RVNRL could be improved by proper selection of an accelerator. Finally, the IAEA decided to support the R&D on RVNRL at Takasaki. The following R&D were carried out in 1985 - 1989. Selection of NR latex to improve tensile strength Selection of accelerator to reduce required dose Selection of process factors to avoid inconsistency Selection of antioxidants to improve aging properties Biological safety test to find advantages of RVNRL As an accelerator n-butyl acrylate (n-BA) was selected by reason of its high accelerating efficiency, no residue in the final dipped products and tolerable price. -
All You Need to Know About Making Silicone Molds
LEARNING SERIES All You Need To Know About Making Silicone Molds By E. J. McCormick, ALI Introduction Silicone rubber is an ideal material for making molds of lifecastings and other objects used in sculpture, special effects and taxidermy. As with liquid latex, it yields a light, flexible, detailed mold, but has the added advantages of longer life, resistance to chemicals and decomposition. It is the recommended material for making long-lasting molds. A silicone mold also can be made in less time than a latex mold, if “fast” catalysts are used. Among silicone's few disadvantages is that it is more expensive than latex, and not quite as elastic or tear resistant. The most common silicone compounds used for mold making are RTV or "Room Temperature Vulcanizing" silicones that are mixed in two parts (a base and a catalyst) to induce curing. The silicone mixture is poured or spread over a prepared model or specimen, then reinforced with gauze or other reinforcing material between layers for increased strength and tear resistance. After the silicone mold is cured a shell mold Types of RTV Silicone is often constructed to provide rigidity for the There are two common classes of RTV rubber after it is demolded. The shell mold silicones: 1.) Tin catalyzed or “condensation can consist of fiberglass, plaster or cure” silicones which require moisture to urethane. The shell mold is often referred to cure and; 2.) Platinum catalyzed or “addition as a “mother mold.” cure” silicones. Silicones in the first group are the less expensive and easier to use. Normal curing time for most silicones is They include MoldRite, FXRite and SkinRite. -
Vulcanization & Accelerators
Vulcanization & Accelerators Vulcanization is a cross linking process in which individual molecules of rubber (polymer) are converted into a three dimensional network of interconnected (polymer) chains through chemical cross links(of sulfur). The vulcanization process was discovered in 1839 and the individuals responsible for this discovery were Charles Goodyear in USA and Thomas Hancock in England. Both discovered the use of Sulfur and White Lead as a vulcanization system for Natural Rubber. This discovery was a major technological breakthrough for the advancement of the world economy. Vulcanization of rubbers by sulfur alone is an extremely slow and inefficient process. The chemical reaction between sulfur and the Rubber Hydrocarbon occurs mainly at the C = C (double bonds) and each crosslink requires 40 to 55 sulphur atoms (in the absence of accelerator). The process takes around 6 hours at 140°C for completion, which is uneconomical by any production standards. The vulcanizates thus produced are extremely prone to oxidative degradation and do not possess adequate mechanical properties for practical rubber applications. These limitations were overcome through inventions of accelerators which subsequently became a part of rubber compounding formulations as well as subjects of further R&D. Following is the summary of events which led to the progress of ‘Accelerated Sulfur Vulcanization'. Event Year Progress - Discovery of Sulfur Vulcanization: Charles Goodyear. 1839 Vulcanizing Agent - Use of ammonia & aliphatic ammonium derivatives: Rowley. 1881 Acceleration need - Use of aniline as accelerator in USA & Germany: Oenslager. 1906 Accelerated Cure - Use of Piperidine accelerator- Germany. 1911 New Molecules - Use of aldehyde-amine & HMT as accelerators in USA & UK 1914-15 Amine Accelerators - Use of Zn-Alkyl Xanthates accelerators in Russia. -
Reinforcement of Styrene Butadiene Rubber Employing Poly(Isobornyl Methacrylate) (PIBOMA) As High Tg Thermoplastic Polymer
polymers Article Reinforcement of Styrene Butadiene Rubber Employing Poly(isobornyl methacrylate) (PIBOMA) as High Tg Thermoplastic Polymer Abdullah Gunaydin 1,2, Clément Mugemana 1 , Patrick Grysan 1, Carlos Eloy Federico 1 , Reiner Dieden 1 , Daniel F. Schmidt 1, Stephan Westermann 1, Marc Weydert 3 and Alexander S. Shaplov 1,* 1 Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), 5 Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg; [email protected] (A.G.); [email protected] (C.M.); [email protected] (P.G.); [email protected] (C.E.F.); [email protected] (R.D.); [email protected] (D.F.S.); [email protected] (S.W.) 2 Department of Physics and Materials Science, University of Luxembourg, 2 Avenue de l’Université, L-4365 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg 3 Goodyear Innovation Center Luxembourg, L-7750 Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg; [email protected] * Correspondence: [email protected]; Tel.: +352-2758884579 Abstract: A set of poly(isobornyl methacrylate)s (PIBOMA) having molar mass in the range of 26,000–283,000 g mol−1 was prepared either via RAFT process or using free radical polymerization. ◦ These linear polymers demonstrated high glass transition temperatures (Tg up to 201 C) and thermal Citation: Gunaydin, A.; stability (T up to 230 ◦C). They were further applied as reinforcing agents in the preparation of the Mugemana, C.; Grysan, P.; onset Eloy Federico, C.; Dieden, R.; vulcanized rubber compositions based on poly(styrene butadiene rubber) (SBR). The influence of the Schmidt, D.F.; Westermann, S.; PIBOMA content and molar mass on the cure characteristics, rheological and mechanical properties of Weydert, M.; Shaplov, A.S. -
Tensile Properties of Pre-Vulcanised Natural Rubber Latex Films Via Hybrid Radiation and Peroxide Vulcanisations
ASM Sci. J., 11(2), 67-75 Tensile Properties of Pre-vulcanised Natural Rubber Latex Films via Hybrid Radiation and Peroxide Vulcanisations Sofian Ibrahim1;2∗, Chai Chee Keong1, Chantara Thevy Ratnam1 and Khairiah Badri2 1Malaysian Nuclear Agency, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia 2School of Chemical Science and Food Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia Radiation pre-vulcanised natural rubber latex (RVNRL) prepared by using gamma irradia- tion technique has many advantages over the conventionally prepared sulphur pre-vulcanised natural rubber latex (SPVL). Despite the fact that many potential latex dipped products can be made from RVNRL, little effort was made to fully commercialise the products because of the inferior strength of RVNRL products compared to SPVL products. An attempt was made to improve the tensile strength of RVNRL by combining both radiation and peroxide vulcanisation in order to ensure that the products will not tear or fail, and has sufficient stretch. Hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA) plays the main role as sensitizer during radiation vulcanisation and tert-butyl hydroperoxide (t-BHPO) as the co-sensitizer in peroxide vul- canisation. Pre-vulcanised natural rubber latex dipped films via hybrid radiation and perox- idation vulcanisations obtained showed tensile strength of 26.7 MPa, an increment of more than 15% compared to controlled film (22.5 MPa). Besides, the crosslink percentage of the rubber films also showed around 5% increment from 90.7% to 95.6%. Keywords: RVNRL, vulcanisation, irradiation, latex I. INTRODUCTION the expansion of this positive sales performance. One of the major contributors to Malaysia's national income is rubber and latex-based prod- ucts. -
Model Vulcanization Systems for Butyl Rubber and Halobutyl Rubber Manual
Exxon™ butyl and halobutyl rubber Model vulcanization systems for butyl rubber and halobutyl rubber manual Country name(s) 2 - Model vulcanization systems for butyl rubber and halobutyl rubber manual Model vulcanization systems for butyl rubber and halobutyl rubber manual - 3 Abstract The vulcanization of isobutylene-co-isoprene rubber (IIR), brominated isobutylene-co-isoprene rubber (BIIR), chlorinated isobutylene-co-isoprene rubber (CIIR), and brominated isobutylene-co-para-methylstyrene elastomer (BIMSM) differs from that of general-purpose rubbers (GPR). Butyl rubber has approximately 2% unsaturation in the backbone. Halobutyl rubber (BIIR and CIIR) incorporates the butyl backbone with either bromine or chlorine, which significantly increases the chemical reactivity of the isoprenyl units located in the butyl backbone. Similarly, in BIMSM the bromine atom is bonded to the para-methylstyrene (PMS) group, thus affording the completely saturated polymer backbone a site of chemical reactivity. Utilization of the unique attributes of butyl rubber and halobutyl rubbers with their minimal backbone unsaturation and of BIMSM elastomers with no backbone unsaturation is found in many areas of industry. These properties are excellent vapor impermeation, resistance to heat degradation, and improved chemical resistance as compared to general-purpose rubbers. However, this low amount of reactivity requires special consideration to vulcanize these isobutylene-based polymers. The type of vulcanization system selected is a function of the composite structure in which it is used, and the cured product performance requirements. Therefore, vulcanization systems vary and may include an accelerator package along with resins, zinc oxide, zinc oxide and sulfur, and quinoid systems. This review will discuss the types and selection of appropriate vulcanization systems for isobutylene-based elastomers. -
The Recycling of End-Of-Life Tyres. Technological Review(•)
rEvISTA dE METAlurGIA, 47 (3) invited review MAYO-JuNIO, 273-284, 2011 ISSN: 0034-8570 eISSN: 1988-4222 doi: 10.3989/revmetalm.1052 the recycling of end-of-life tyres. technological review(•) G. Ramos*, F. J. Alguacil* and F. A. López* Abstract In this review, a summary of current legislation applicable to End-of-Life Tyres (ELTs), management of that waste, both in Spain and Europe, and a compilation of existing technologies to enlarge the life of tyres and treatment technologies for material and energy recoveries, are provided. In recent years, there have been a number of studies in the field of treatment of ELTs, therefore applicable emerging technologies as more efficient, clean and cost- effective technologies, are discussed. Keywords End-of-Life Tyres (ELT); Retread; Material recovery; Energy recovery; Integrated Management System (IMS). reciclado de neumáticos fuera de uso. revisión tecnológica resumen En este trabajo, se realiza un resumen de la legislación actual aplicable a los Neumáticos Fuera de Uso (NFU), de la gestión de dicho residuo tanto en España como en Europa y una recopilación de las tecnologías existentes para la pro- longación de la vida útil de los neumáticos y de las tecnologías de tratamiento para su valorización material y ener- gética. En los últimos años, han sido numerosos los estudios realizados en el campo del tratamiento de los NFUs, por ello se ha realizado una búsqueda de las tecnologías emergentes, como posibles tecnologías más eficientes, limpias y económicas. Palabras clave Neumático Fuera de Uso (NFU); Recauchutado; Reciclaje material; Valorización energética. Sistema Integrado de Gestión (SIG). 1. -
The Curing and Degradation Kinetics of Sulfur Cured EPDM Rubber A
The Curing and Degradation Kinetics of Sulfur Cured EPDM Rubber A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science By ROBERT J. WEHRLE B.S., Northern Kentucky University, 2012 Wright State University 2014 WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL August 29, 2014 I HEREBY RECOMMEND THAT THE THESIS PREPARED UNDER MY SUPERVISION BY Robert Joseph Wehrle ENTITLED The Curing and Degradation Kinetics of Sulfur Cured EPDM Rubber BE ACCEPTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE. Eric Fossum Ph.D. Thesis Director David A. Grossie, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Chemistry Committee on Final Examination Eric Fossum, Ph.D. William A. Feld, Ph.D. Steven B. Glancy, Ph.D. Kenneth Turnbull, Ph.D. Robert E. W. Fyffe, Ph.D. Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School Abstract Wehrle, Robert J. M.S, Department of Chemistry, Wright State University, 2014. The Curing and Degradation Kinetics of Sulfur Cured EPDM Rubber. Ethylene‐propylene‐diene (EPDM) rubbers containing varying amounts of diene were cured with sulfur using either a moving die rheometer (MDR) or a rubber process analyzer (RPA). The effect of removing curatives and how the curing reaction changed was explored. Kinetic data was extracted from the rheology plots and reaction rate constants were determined by two separate ways: manually choosing points of interest or by a computer model. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. Introduction 1 1.1 EPDM Overview 1 1.2 Preparation of EPDM 2 1.2.1 Ziegler‐Natta Catalysts 2 1.2.2 Metallocene Catalysts 4 1.3 Cross‐link Chemistry 5 1.3.1 Peroxide Cure 5 1.3.2 Sulfur Cure 6 1.3.3 Cross‐link Sites 8 1.3.3.1 Polymer Branching 9 1.3.4 Rubber Ingredients 10 1.3.4.1 Non‐curative Ingredients 10 1.3.4.2 Curative Ingredients 11 1.4 Kinetics 12 1.5 Instrumentation 13 2. -
Neoprene, Elastomer, Vulcanization, Radiation, Allyl, Sensitizer, Gel, Crosslinking, Dose, Crosslinks
American Journal of Polymer Science 2016, 6(3): 68-74 DOI: 10.5923/j.ajps.20160603.02 Radiation Crosslinking of Neoprene W with Diallyl Etherofmaleic Acid and Epoxy Resins Sh. M. Mammadov1,*, A. A. Asadova1, R. F. Khankishiyeva1, O. H. Akbarov2, G. Sh. Duruskari2, M. N. Maharramov2, J. M. Mamedov1, H. N. Akhundzada1 1Institute of Radiation Problems of ANAS, Azerbaijan 2Baku State University, Azerbaijan Abstract Discusses the use of technological aspects and radiation crosslinking Neoprene W in the presence of a diallyl ester of maleic acid (DAEMA) and epoxy resin (ED-5) in the presence of metal oxides. With the help of physico-chemical and spectral methods shows the variation in the molecular structure Neoprene W in the presence of DAEMA and ED-5 after irradiation with γ-rays of 500 kGr. With analysis method of Sol-gel for each test system determined the radiation-chemical yield (RCY) and the emergence of cross-linking of cross-links in the elastomer. The dependence of the crystallinity index of the degree of stretching for Neoprene W, irradiated at 500 kGy was defined. It was found that at the radiation vulcanization Neoprene W in the presence of a bifunctional bonds epoxy resin weakly has a decisive influence on the kinetics of the process and yield crosslinking. It is shown that above 1500 kGy irradiation in the filled Neoprene observed destruction in the elastomer chain, resulting in deterioration of physical and mechanical properties of the vulcanizates. Keywords Neoprene, Elastomer, Vulcanization, Radiation, Allyl, Sensitizer, Gel, Crosslinking, Dose, Crosslinks 1. Introduction wide range of substances. The high molecular Neoprene W is also irradiated with the Neoprene W (DuPont, France) is one of the most participation of low molecular weight organic sensitizers, promising elastomers for special purposes. -
Silicone Molding Basics 2
P OLYMER C OMPOSITES , I N C . Silicone RTV Mold Making Basics Technical Bulletin Silicone RTV Basics Silicone RTV (room temperature vulcanizing) rubbers are high quality, two component synthetic rubbers that are the workhorse of modern prototyping and low cost parts replicating application. The advent of Silicone RTV was first applied to molding functions in the 1940's, and today it has evolved into a dizzying array of specialty molding rubbers. Silicone RTV resins have several advantages over most other molding compounds. Silicone RTV molds are suitable for high production operations because they offer excellent durability and stability. They are insensitive to UV degradation, can withstand high temperature exposure. It is resistant to water and most solvents. Once fully cured, Silicones have very little chemical interaction with most casting compounds. A big advantage of Silicone molds when it is constructed properly is it offers a very dimensionally stable and its ability to accurately capture minute surface details. It rarely requires a release agent to demold the cast part, which represents a considerable savings in time and money. Silicone molding resins offers an inexpensive and practical way of producing cavity molds for replicating just about any solid object. MAX RTV 662 is one of the best resin compounds for tooling and mold making resins. It is comprised of a Platinum based catalyst that yields higher Durometer hardness for applications requiring greater dimensional stability, longer working times and superior mold durability. The MAX RTV 662 is a superior RTV molding resin capable of making large high detailed molds that is exceptional for reproducing thousands of parts. -
CE 002 423 the Teacher Developed Curriculum
DOCUMENT RESUME ED 098 343 88 CE 002 423 AUTHOR Dean, Harvey R., Ed. TITLE Material Analysis and ProcessingSystems: A 9th and/or 10th Crade IndustrialEducation Curriculum Designed To Fulfill the KansasState Department of Vocational Education's Level2 Course Requirements. INSTITUTION Kansas State Coll. of Pittsburg. Schoolof Technology. SPONS AGENCY Bureau of Elementary and SecondaryEducation (DREW /OE), Washington, D.C.;Kansas State Dept. of Education, Topeka. PUB DATE 73 NOTE 208p.; For other curriculumguides in this seriessee CE 002 424-425 AVAILABLE FROM S.E.T. Project, Kansas State Collegeof Pittsburg, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762 ($5.00) EDRS PRICE NF -$0.75 HC Not Available fromEDRS. PLUS POSTAGE DESCRIPTORS *Course Content; *Curriculum Guides;Educational Equipment; *Experimental Curriculum;*Industrial Arts; Industrial Education; InstructionalAids; Learning Activities; Lesson Plans;Metals; Plastics; Resource Guides; Safety Education; Secondary Education; *Shop Curriculum; TeachingGuides; Teaching Procedures; VocationalEducation; Woodworking IDENTIFIERS Elementary Secondary Education Act TitleIII; ESE/. Title III; Material Analysis;Processing Systems; *Secondary Exploration of TechnologyProject; SET ABSTRACT The teacher developed curriculumguide provides the industrial education teacher withthe objectives, equipment lists, material, supplies, references,and activitiesnecessary to teach students of the 9th and/or 10thgrade the concepts of interrelationships between materialanalysis and processingsystems. Career information and sociologicalimplications are included in activity form. The cour,v is definedas the study of organic and inorganic materials and how theyare changed to satisfy man's material needs. The guideopens with orientation suggestions, safety instruction, and introductory activities.Lesson plans covering the analysis and processing of plastic,metal, wood, and earth materials fill more than 100pages of the guide, from which the instructormay select those he wishes touse to complete a 74-day course. -
Tire Vulcanizer
International Hazard Datasheets on Occupation Tire Vulcanizer What is a Hazard Datasheet on Occupation? This datasheet is one of the International Datasheets on Occupations. It is intended for those professionally concerned with health and safety at work: occupational physicians and nurses, safety engineers, hygienists, education and Information specialists, inspectors, employers ' representatives, workers' representatives, safety officers and other competent persons. This datasheet lists, in a standard format, different hazards to which tire vulcanizers may be exposed in the course of their normal work. This datasheet is a source of information rather than advice. With the knowledge of what causes injuries and diseases, is easier to design and implement suitable measures towards prevention. This datasheet consists of four pages: Page 1: Information on the most relevant hazards related to the occupation. Page 2: A more detailed and systematized presentation on the different hazards related to the job with indicators for preventive measures (marked and explained on the third page). Page 3: Suggestions for preventive measures for selected hazards. Page 4: Specialized information, relevant primarily to occupational safety and health professionals and including information such as a brief job description, a list of tasks, notes and references. Who is a tire vulcanizer? A worker who repairs vehicle tires using the rubber vulcanization process. What is dangerous about this job? A tire vulcanizers' feet or toes may be injured by dropping heavy tires. Some operations done by tire vulcanizers put them into contact with hot steam and surfaces, and they may get burnt. The work of tire vulcanizers requires an extensive use of solvents and other chemicals.