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How rubber is processed?

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rubber is mixed in a machine (eg. mill or kneader)with some chemicals then maixed rubber is cured at some elevated temperature. rubber is mixed in a machine (eg. mill or kneader)with some chemicals then maixed rubber is cured at some elevated temperature.

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By coagulating of rubber latex after adding formic or acitic acid and then centrifuging are the basic processes in separation of rubber.

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