Topic Content:
- Types of Rubber
- Natural rubber
- Synthetic rubber
1. Natural Rubber:
Natural rubber is obtained from the sap of a rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). When the rubber tree is tapped, the milky-white liquid obtained is called rubber latex. Natural rubber can be improved upon by adding other chemicals at high temperatures. This process is called vulcanization.
2. Synthetic Rubber:
This class of rubber is known as ‘elastomers’. They are produced from petroleum products. Synthetic rubber cannot be vulcanized.
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