An irreversible process causing a (rubber) compound to alter its chemical structure. Vulcanization typically decreases plasticity and improves resistance to swelling by organic liquids. Elastic performance may improve in the overall and extended range of temperatures.

process of treating rubber or rubberlike materials with sulphur at great heat to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them

Nonreversible chemical reaction involving sulfur or other suitable agent wherein crosslinks are formed between molecular chains in materials. The material’s modulus of elasticity and strength are enhanced.

The rubber cures when it is heated to the required temperature; peroxide decomposes to form free radicals that react with the organic groups in the silicone polymer.

The chemical reaction which induces extensive changes in the physical properties of a rubber or plastic and which is brought about by the reaction of the material with sulphur and/or other suitable agents. The changes typically include decreased plastic flow, solubility, and surface tackiness, along with increased elasticity and much greater tensile strength.

The linking together, under heat and pressure, of rubber compound polymers which changes material from a sticky, putty-like substance to an elastic, bouncy substance.

Irreversible process during which a rubber compound becomes less plastic, more resistant to swelling by organic liquids and elastic properties are conferred, improved, or extended over a greater range of temperature through change in its chemical structure.

A chemical reaction in which the physical properties of an elastomer are changed by reacting it with sulfur or other cross-linking agents.

nonreversible chemical reaction involving sulfur or other suitable agent wherein cross-links are formed between molecular chains in rubber materials.

A chemical process where rubber compounds lose their plasticity and is irreversible. wall covering Any material used on a wall surface as a finish.

Any of various processes by which natural or synthetic rubber or other polymeric materials may be cured or otherwise treated (i.e. exposed to chemicals, heat or pressure) to render them non thermoplastic, and which improve their elastic and physical properties.

Improving the elastic properties of a rubber by a chemical change.

A chemical reaction in which a rubber is cured by reaction with sulfur or other suitable agents.

An irreversible process during which a rubber compound, through a change in its chemical structure, e.g. cross-linking, becomes less plastic and more resistant to swelling by organic liquids. The result is that elastic properties are improved or extended over a wide range of temperatures. Vulcanization can be carried out under numerous conditions but it usually involves heat.

The chemical conversion of basic polymer chains into molded rubber products, or elastomer, resulting in increased strength and elasticity.

(extended definition) Vulcanization consists of creating a sulphur crosslink that is a bridge formed by one or more sulphur atoms between adjacent polymer chains. This chemical reaction induces extensive changes in the physical properties of an elastomer and is brought about by reacting the elastomer with sulphur and/or other suitable agents.

Vulcanization, or curing of rubber, is a chemical process in which individual polymer molecules are linked to other polymer molecules by atomic bridges. The end result is that the springy rubber molecules become cross-linked to a greater or lesser extent. This makes the bulk material harder, much more durable and also more resistant to chemical attack.