Rubber Chemistry and Technology · 1983 · 103 citations · 0 references
EngineeringMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMaterials ProcessingPolymer EngineeringPolymer MaterialsComposite MaterialsPolymer ProcessingPolymer RecyclingReclaimed MaterialsRecycled MaterialsBrittle FailurePhysical PropertiesProcessing CharacteristicsVulcanization
Abstract Rubber vulcanizates can be reclaimed by milling them with curing ingredients. Physical properties of the RR vulcanizates are inferior to those of the control vulcanizate. RR compounds exhibit poor processing characteristics. Poor physical properties and processing characteristics can be improved by blending with fresh rubber. However, a higher proportion of RR increases the stiffness and causes brittle failure.