Degradation of Elastomers in Practice, Experiments and Modeling

This volume provides insights into rubber degradation by materials fatigue, wear, and aging, and their impact on mechanical rubber properties. It covers the essential chemical, physical, and mechanical principles and practices of material characterization for wear prediction and the initiation factors of abrasion, development of surface abrasion, and influence of smear and lubricants. It is of interest to research scientists in related fields from academia and industry.

Format: Hardback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive volume delves into groundbreaking revelations about the primary factors contributing to rubber degradation, encompassing the realms of materials fatigue, wear, and aging evolution, along with their profound effects on mechanical rubber properties. It offers a thorough and up-to-date exploration of the fundamental chemical, physical, and mechanical principles, as well as practical methodologies for material characterization aimed at predicting wear. Furthermore, it presents innovative strategies and procedures for designing effective wear test programs, facilitating the development of new insights and advancements in this field. Additionally, the book summarizes the initial causes of abrasion, the progression of surface abrasion on sharp and blunt tracks (referred to as cutting and chipping), and the influence of smear and lubricants. This volume holds immense appeal to research scientists engaged in related disciplines within both academia and industry.

Weight: 699g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031151637
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023