4. A material that can be stretched and will
retract rapidly and forcibly to substantially
its original dimensions upon
release off the force.
5. Mayan People are considered as the first people
to discover and use rubber.
In 1736, rubber was introduced in France.
In 1791, waterproof cloth with the help of rubber.
In 1839, the process of vulcanization was discovered.
In 1879, first synthetic rubber was made in laboratory.
In 1910, first commercial synthetic rubber produced.
In 1931, first successful synthetic rubber was
manufactured.
TIMELINE:DEVELOPMENT OF RUBBER
6. NATURAL RUBBER
A yellowish, amorphous, elastic material
obtained from the latex of various
tropical plants, especially the
rubber tree.
SYNTHETIC RUBBER
A material with the mechanical
property that it can undergo elastic
deformation under stress and still
return to its previous size without
permanent deformation.
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8. Also known as India Rubber.
made from milky colloid “LATEX
SAP” produced by some plants.
Latex is natural polymer of
isoprene.
9. Latex is the protective fluid contained
in tissue beneath the bark of the
rubber tree.
A cut is made in bark of the tree
and latex is allowed to exude
into a collecting vessel over a
period of hours.
Latex is processed then dried,
sorted and smoked.
10. Isoprene is made by processing of Latex.
Isoprene is a common organic compound
with the formula CH2=C(CH3)CH=CH2
It is polymerized to give polyisoprene(natural rubber).
11. There were a number of reasons responsible for the
development of an alternative or substitute for
natural rubber. These included:
Volatile or rising prices.
Supply of raw materials.
Long transport distances.
Regional constraints related rubber plantations.
Increase in global demand for rubber.
12. Synthetic rubber is a white, crumbly, plastic mass
which can be processed and vulcanized in the same
way as natural rubber.
Most are obtained by polymerization or
polycondensation of unsaturated monomers
Synthetic rubber is produced in different ways.
Figure illustrates one of the common production
processes.
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14. In 1909, Synthetic Rubber, by
polymerization of METHYL
ISOPRENE by HOFFMANN.
In 1910, Commercial Synthetic
Rubber, by polymerizing
BUTADIENE.
In 1931, first successful synthetic
rubber, known as NEOPRENE.
Methyl Isoprene
15. There are numerous examples of Natural and
Synthetic Rubbers. We will be discussing some
of them here:
1. Polyisoprene.
2. BUNA CB.
3. Butyl Rubber.
4. Neoprene.
5. Silicone Rubber.
6. BUNA N
7. BUNA S
16. Resistant to oxidizing agents and is damaged by aging,
sunlight, oil.
Used in Domestic, textile, paper, carpet industry.
As adhesives, toy balloons, etc
17. Good abrasion resistance.
It exhibits a recovery of 80% after stress is applied.
Used as a fuel in Solid Rocket Boosters, railway pads,
bridge blocks.
18. It is a colorless to light yellow viscoelastic material.
Excellent impermeability/air retention.
Vibration damping.
Resistance to aging and to weathering.
19. Neoprene has good chemical stability, and maintains
flexibility over a wide temperature range.
20. Silicone rubber is generally stable and non-reactive.
Resistant to extreme temperatures.
Aviation and aerospace wiring.
High electrical insulation.
21. It is resistant to oil, fuel, and other chemicals.
Non-latex gloves.
Preparation of adhesives and as a pigment binder.
Synthetic leather.
Printer's roller.
22. It has good abrasion resistance and good
aging stability.
Sealing and binding agent.
Better durability.
24. ENERGY STORAGING ABILITY
Can store “Elastic Potential Energy”
and convert it into “Kinetic Energy”
upon the release of applied load.
25. Light Weight.
Molding.
High stretch ability and flexibility.
Resistant to water and other chemicals.
Electrical Insulation.
Shock absorbing characteristics
These are recyclable like plastics.
They can be easily colored by most types of dyes.
26. Cold weather hardness.
Become sticky in damp conditions. That’s why,
VULCANIZATION is required to make it weather resistant
and more durable.
General inability to bear greater load.
Heat Absorbency.
Infectious to skin.
Relatively high cost of raw materials.
27. Vulcanization is a chemical process for converting
rubber or related polymers into more durable
materials via the addition of sulphur or other
equivalent "curatives".
28. Some of the common applications of rubber are:
Daily Use Items.
Automotive Industry.
Adhesive Materials.
Sealing Agents.
Insulation Material.
Sports Goods.
Paints and Dyes.
Others…
29. Rubber made items find large application in the
our daily life household items such as shoes, clothes,
remote controls, storage bins etc
30. Rubber finds many applications in automotive industry,
such as Tires, Seat Belts, Bumpers, Gaskets and Car
Interior etc.
A life saving device made by rubber is planted in cars
“Air Bag”.
33. Rubber is used as insulating material
for protection against heat,
electricity.
34. Rubber is used in making many sports goods such as
grips, basketball, football, padding etc.
35. Rubber paint is a durable, creamy, brushable layer of
paint.
Used to paint sail cloth, wax paper, plastics.
It gives high level finish.
36. In Medical and Dental field.
In making Toys.
In making Rubberized Asphalt.
In making of Packing Equipments.
and so on............................