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Vulcanised rubber is a type of rubber with added sulfur (other substances are also available) to improve hardness, durability, friction wear resistance etc.

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Who created the vulcanized rubber?

Charles Goodyear is known for inventing the vulcanization of rubber.


What element is heated with rubber to make it vulcanized?

Sulfur is the element that is heated with rubber to make it vulcanized. Vulcanization is a chemical process that involves adding sulfur to rubber and then heating it to improve its strength, elasticity, and durability.


Is vulcanized rubber a thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic?

Vulcanized rubber is a thermosetting material. It undergoes a chemical process called vulcanization, which involves cross-linking the rubber molecules, resulting in a stable and rigid structure that cannot be remolded or melted upon heating. Unlike thermoplastics, which can be reshaped when heated, thermosetting plastics like vulcanized rubber maintain their form and properties even at elevated temperatures.


Who invented vulcanized rubber in 1839?

Vulcanized rubber was invented in June of 1844 by Charles Goodyear.no vulcanized rubber was discovered not invented in 1839it was invented in 1839 but did not write it until 1859 it was invented in 1839 but did not write it until 1859There is no such word as "vulcation" or "vulcate". That is a bastardized language in the Philippines, referring to the repair of tire.


Is natural rubber cellular rubber or non cellular rubber?

Difference Between Natural Rubber And Vulcanized RubberNatural rubber Vulcanized rubber(1) Natural rubber is soft and sticky Vulcanized rubber is hard and non-sticky. (2) It has low tensile strength. It has high tensile strength. (3) It has low elasticity. It has high elasticity. (4) It can be used over a narrow range of temperature (from 10° to 60°C). It can be used over a wide range of temperature (–40° to 100°C). (5) It has low wear and tear resistance. It has high wear and tear resistance. (6) It is soluble in solvents like ether, carbon, tetrachloride, petrol, etc. It is insoluble in all the common solvents.