6CH6.2-Rubber Science & Technology |
Units: I |
Rubber Science : Classification of polymers – Thermoplastic, elastomers (rubber),
thermosets, Description of elastomers- rubber vulcanizates, classification of rubbers, glass
rubber transition behavior, Rubber physics-elastic behaviour.
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Units: II |
Rubber Rheology: Flow behaviour of unvulcanized rubber compounds, measurement of
plasticity, viscoelasticity and relaxation properties, Rheological models |
Units: III |
Natural Rubber : Hevea Brasiliensis, Preservation and concentration of NR latex,
Comparison of natural rubber and synthesis CIS 1,4 polyisoprene, Special features and uses
of natural rubber
Synthetic Rubber: Polymerization methods, addition polymerization and condensation
polymerization
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Units: IV |
Rubber Compounding : Introduction to rubber compounding bulcanization and its effects,
vulcanization systems, vulcanizate physical properties and their significance, properties
desired for different rubber compounds, compounding ingredients and formulations.
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Units: V |
Rubber Processing : Mixing, extrusion, and molding techniques.
Manufacture of Rubber Products : Pneumatic tyres, lates products, rubber footwear and
rubber moulded products
Rubber Characterization : Rubber Compound analysis and identification of rubber.
Behavior in service.
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Text/ Reference Books |
1. Blow, C.M. and Hepburn, “Rubber Technology and Manufacture” 2nd ed.
Butterworth, London, 1982.
2. Evans, C.M. “Practical Rubber Compounding and processing” Elsevier
Applied Science Publisher, 1981.
3. “Rubber Engineering” by Indian Rubber Institute published by Tata McGraw-
Hill, 1998
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