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Before rubber was found, materials such as leather, cloth, and various plant-based materials like gum resin were used for similar purposes, such as making footwear, seals, and insulation. These materials were chosen for their flexibility and ability to provide a barrier or grip.
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What rubber is used to make a rubber mallet?
Rubber mallet is used to apply only a slow shock.
What is natural rubber commonly used for?
Natural rubber, or gum rubber, is made from latex. A LOT of rubber available today is synthetic, made from petroleum. And a large amount of the gum rubber contains a percentage of synthetic rubber.
Can sulphur be mixed with rubber?
Sulphur is used as vulcanising agent in the production of rubber. It cross links the polyisoprene found in the latex from the rubber tree. the process is to mix the latex with sulfur and other additives e.g. carbon black, and then heat. The characteristics of the rubber produced depend on what and how much is added to the latex and how long it is heated for.
What hydrocarbon is used in synthetic rubber?
Styrene is commonly used in the production of synthetic rubber, specifically in the production of polystyrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR).
Which polymer exists in both synthetic and natural forms?
Polyethylene is a polymer that exists in both synthetic forms, widely used in plastic manufacturing, and natural forms, found in plants and trees as a waxy coating.
What was used for erasing lead before rubber was used?
Before rubber huh? Good question. Before rubber was invented, people- believe it or not- used bread crumbs!! You may want to think about getting on the lunch lady's nice side......
What was used to erase lead pencils before rubber?
Pieces of Bread
Where can I find more information about rubber stamps?
Rubber stamps can be purchased at your local stationary store, or can actually be homemade. Information can be found online at the manufacturers website, which can be found by searching for your brand-specific rubber stamp on online. Generally rubber stamps are used for sealing documents, such as envelopes, or they can be used for marking documents with a variety of words such as "Approved", or "Declined".
Did the Incas discovered rubber?
No, the Incas did not discover rubber. Rubber was actually used by indigenous cultures in Mesoamerica, like the Aztecs and Mayans, long before the Inca civilization. The Inca Empire was located in the Andes region of South America and did not have access to rubber trees.
What was used to erase lead pencil marks before rubber came into user?
they used rat fur
The Incas discovered rubber?
no tylor stephenson did Rubber was in use in Central America before Europeans went there. I don't know if it was the Incas who first used it.
Rubber Mulch?
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Explain how south American Indians came up with the term rubber?
The South American Indians used Natural Latex that was found in many plants, they used this latex to make shoes they turned it into rubber.
What are some rubbers used for?
As rubber is an elastic, it is found to be a useful and durable material. It can be used for household and industrial purposes in different of densities. Examples include: Erasers, rubber bands, tyres, gloves, and toys.
Why are rubbers used as vibration absorber?
Rubber is used as vibration absorbers, because rubber has a relatively high shear modulus compared to other materials. That means when a rubber material is shear stressed, i.e. stressed parallel to its cross-section, rubber can be stressed more before it becomes permanently deformed.
What is rubber in?
Naphtha is used as a Rubber Solvent. It is not in rubber.
What type of rubber was used in zeiss binoculars in World War 2 Can I purchase it yet?
Yes, but they are avaible in specific country's. Its rubber is UKNOWN. Only found from Written records about it.
