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IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VULCANISATION OF AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS OF RUBBER

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4221277
A method is described for irradiation of natural rubber to wulcanize or cause cross-linking in such a way that forming or shaping can be done after irradiation. The method consists in irradiating an aqueous dispersion of 60to 70 wt. % latex to 10 to 40 megarads by an electron accelerator beam. The effects of various doses on elasticity are reported. The latex should be of low non- rubber content to prevent discoloration. Coagulation is prevented by concentration control, and cross-linking efficiency is satisfactory. (T.R.H.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-020982
OSTI ID:
4221277
Report Number(s):
GB 816230
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English