Rubber Compounding: Chemistry and Applications, Second Edition

Rubber Compounding: Chemistry and Applications is a comprehensive text that explores the production, processing, and characteristics of materials used in the tire and rubber industry, including natural and synthetic rubbers, carbon black, silica, silanes, and more. It provides information on the chemistry and modification of raw materials, elastomers, and material compounds for optimal formulation and engineering of new rubber products. The second edition includes new sections on environmental issues and recycling, as well as expanded discussions on tire technologies and industrial rubber products. It serves as a valuable resource for industrial compounders, teachers, and academic scientists in the field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 612 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Rubber compounding is a complex process that involves the production, processing, and characterization of a wide variety of materials used in the modern tire and rubber industry. These materials range from natural rubber to butyl rubber, carbon black, silica, silanes, and beyond. The text, written by leading experts in the field, explores the chemistry and modification of raw materials, elastomers, and material compounds to optimize the formulation and engineering of new rubber products.

This second edition of the bestselling first edition has been updated to include new sections on environmental issues and recycling. It provides more information on hydraulic hose and conveyor belting, expands the discussion of tire technologies and industrial rubber products, includes new information on synthetic elastomers, and features extensive references for further reading and exploration.

The book is designed to serve as a valuable resource for industrial compounders, teachers, and other academic scientists who need to gain a basic understanding of the materials used in the rubber industry. It also addresses a gap in the body of literature available to chemists in industry and academia.

In conclusion, rubber compounding is a crucial process that plays a vital role in the manufacturing of tires and rubber products. This second edition of Rubber Compounding: Chemistry and Applications provides comprehensive coverage of the materials used in the industry, their chemistry, and their applications. It is an essential resource for professionals, researchers, and students interested in the field of rubber technology.

Weight: 1152g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367783402
Edition number: 2 New edition