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Rubber Technologist's Handbook, Volume 2

Rapra Technology Ltd.
March 1, 2009
428 Pages - SKU: CACQ2406691

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Rubber Technologist's Handbook, Volume 2, is a companion volume to Rubber Technologists Handbook published in 2001. Written by experts in their respective fields, this handbook discusses the most recent developments in the subject.

The ten chapters cover Microscopic Imaging of Rubber Compounds, Intelligent Tyres, Silica-Filled Rubber Compounds, Fibres In The Rubber Industry, Naval and Space Applications of Rubber, Advances in Fillers for the Rubber Industry, Thermoplastic Elastomers by Dynamic Vulcanisation, Polymers In Cable Applications, Durability of Rubber Compounds, and Radiochemical Ageing of Ethylene-Propylene-Diene Monomer

Rubber Technologist's Handbook, Volume 2, will serve the needs of those who are already in the rubber industry and new entrants to the field who aspire to build a career in rubber and allied areas. Materials Science students and researchers, designers and engineers should all find this handbook helpful.

1 Microscopic Imaging of Rubber Compounds: 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Fillers and Elastomer Reinforcement; 1.3 Characterisation of the Filler Dispersion; 1.4 Analytical Procedure by TEM/AIA; 1.5 Morphology of Carbon Black Dispersions; 1.6 Morphometric Analysis on Silica Filled Compounds; Acknowledgements; References
2 Intelligent Tyres: 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Features of the Intelligent Tyre; 2.3 Historical Perspective; 2.4 Design of the Intelligent Tyre System; 2.5 Standards; 2.6 Summary; Anowledgement; References
3 Silica-Filled Rubber Compounds: 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Characteristics of High-Dispersion Silicas; 3.3 Coupling Agents; 3.4 Characterisation Methods for Silica-Rubber Coupling; 3.5 Mixing of Silica-Rubber Compounds; 3.6 Conclusions; References
4 Fibres in the Rubber Industry: 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Fibre Types and General Properties; 4.3 Yarn and Cord Processes; 4.4 Fibre Units; 4.5 Adhesion; 4.6 Dipping Process; 4.7 Alternative Dip Treatments for Polyester or Aramid; 4.8 Chemically Altering the Surface; 4.9 Plasma Treatment; 4.10 Rubber Treatment; 4.11 Methods for Analysis; 4.12 Fibres in Tyres; References
5 Naval and Space Applications of Rubber: 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Acoustic Applications; 5.3 Solid Rocket Propellants; 5.4 Blast Mitigative Coatings; 5.5 Aircraft Tyres; 5.6 Airships; 5.7 Inflatable Seacraft; 5.8 Rubber Sealants; 5.9 Miscellaneous Applications; Acknowledgements; References
6 Advances in Fillers for the Rubber Industry: 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Requirements for Fillers in Tyre Applications; 6.3 Advances in Carbon Black; 6.4 Filler Particles Containing Both Carbon Black and Silica; 6.5 Advances in Silica and Other Filler Materials; 6.6 Advanced Rubber-Filler Masterbatches; 6.7 Concluding Remarks; References
7 Thermoplastic Elastomers by Dynamic Vulcanisation: 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Polymer Blends; 7.3 Classification of TPE; 7.4 Dynamic Vulcanisation; 7.5 Production of TPV; 7.6 PP/EPDM TPV; 7.7 Rheology and Processing of TPV; 7.8 Compounding in TPV; 7.9 End Use Applications of TPV; 7.10 Concluding Remarks; References
8 Polymers in Cable Application: 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Broad Classification of Cables; 8.3 Components of Cable; 8.4 Cable Jacket (Sheath); 8.5 Semi Conductive Components for High Voltage Cable; 8.6 Different Cable Materials; 8.7 Different Methods of PE to XLPE Conversion; 8.8 Different Compounding Ingredients; 8.9 Cable Manufacturing Process; 8.10 Quality Checks and Tests; 8.11 Polymers in some Specialty Cables; References
9 Durability of Rubber Compounds: 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Oxidation and Antioxidant Chemistry; 9.3 Ozone and Antiozonant Chemistry; 9.4 Mechanism of Protection Against Flex Cracking; 9.5 Trends Towards Long-Lasting Antidegradants; References
10 Radiochemical Ageing of Ethylene-Propylene-Diene: Monomer Elastomers; Introduction; Radiochemical Degradation; Units; Radiation Sources; Commercial Processes and Applications; Experimental; Materials; Irradiation; 10.1 Degradation Under Inert Atmosphere; 10.2 Identification and Quantification of Chemical Changes inEPDM and EPR Films g-Irradiated Under Oxygen Atmosphere; 10.3 Mechanism of Radiooxidation; 10.4 Evaluation of Some Anti-Oxidants; References
11 Silicone Rubber: 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Chemistry; 11.3 Manufacturing; 11.4 Three Major Classifications of Silicone Rubber; 11.5 Properties; 11.6 Compounding; 11.7 Processing; 11.8 Troubleshooting; 11.9 Applications; Acknowledgements; References

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