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Vulcanization is a chemical process for converting rubber or related polymers into more durable materials. It is a chemical process in which polymer molecules are linked to other polymer molecules by atomic bridges composed of sulfur atoms or carbon to carbon bonds. The end result is that the springy rubber molecules become cross-linked to a greater or lesser extent. The vulcanized rubber is harder, more durable, and more resistant to chemicals and other damage. The surface becomes smoother and less likely to stick to metal or plastic. A lot of products are made with vulcanized rubber including tires, shoe soles, hoses, and hockey pucks.
Today's major problem with vulcanization is the irreversibility of the process.
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Who saved the dairy industry of France during the 19th century from disaster by developing a process now called pasteurization?
Louis Pasteur
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What was Abraham credited with?
Rape
What continent has most developing countries?
Africa has the most developing countries.
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Who is credited developing the process of vulcanization?
The process of vulcanization was developed by Charles Goodyear in the early 19th century. He discovered that by heating natural rubber with sulfur, it became more durable and resistant to heat and cold. This discovery revolutionized the rubber industry and made rubber a widely used material.
What inventions did Charles Goodyear make?
vulcanization process of rubber and vulcanization process of rubber.
What welding process is Elihu Thomson credited with developing in 1886?
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Who are the inventors of the vulcanization process in the year 1839?
the Goodyear brothers invented vulcanization of rubber.
Who invented vulcanization of rubber and bifocal glasses?
Charles Goodyear is credited with discovering vulcanization of rubber, Benjamin Franklin with the invention of bifocal lenses.
What did Charles Goodyear develop?
He developed the process of vulcanization.
What is difference between ageing and vulcanization?
Ageing is what happens over time to the material; vulcanization is a process whereby something hardens.
A process for curing rubber for roman god of fire?
Vulcanization.
A process of curing rubber from the roman god of fire?
vulcanization
Who is the US inventor who originated the rubber vulcanization process?
Charles Goodyear.
Who conducted experiments with rubber and discovered the process of vulcanization?
yes definitly tools
US inventor who originated a rubber vulcanization process in 1839?
Charles Goodyear.
