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Studies of Vulcanization of Reclaimed Rubber
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1983
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Materials ScienceAbstract Rubber VulcanizatesEngineeringFresh RubberPolymer ScienceMechanical EngineeringReclaimed RubberPolymer ProcessingRr VulcanizatesPolymer BlendRecyclingSustainable Material DevelopmentThermoplastic CompositeSoft MatterPolymer Chemistry
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.