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elastomer (ĭlăs`təmər), substance having to some extent the elastic properties of natural rubber rubber, any solid substance that upon vulcanization becomes elastic; the term includes natural rubber ( caoutchouc ) and synthetic rubber. The term elastomer ..... Click the link for more information. . The term is sometimes used technically to distinguish synthetic rubbers and rubberlike plastics from natural rubber. elastomer(ELASTic pOlyMER) A soft, compliant, rubber-like material. elastomer [i′las·tə·mər] (materials) A polymeric material, such as a synthetic rubber or plastic, which at room temperature can be stretched under low stress to at least twice its original length and, upon immediate release of the stress, will return with force to its approximate original length. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| This reference chart rates each of 16 traditional and advanced elastomers on hardness, tensile strength, elongation, heat resistance, chemical resistance and other properties. The new Dow Specialty Plastics and Elastomers in Midland includes Engage metallocene polyolefin elastomers (POEs), Tyrin CPEs, and Nordel EPDM--all from DuPont Dow--as well as Dow's Affinity plastomers, new Versify propylene-ethylene TPEs, and wire and cable compounds. com/reports/c46430) has announced the addition of Silicone Elastomers 2006 to their offering. |
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