p1-elastomers

Question 1

Natural rubber

Answer 1

• high-tensile strength, good hardness, tough, electrical insulator

uses: tyres, hoses, balloons, footwear

Question 2

(BR)
butadiene rubber

Answer 2

-tough, wear resistance against friction,
good thermal resistance against friction, electrical insulator.

uses: vehicle tyres, shoe soles, toys

Question 3

Neoprene

Answer 3

-good thermal resistance, tough, good oil and chemical resistance, good abrasion resistance, electrical insulator

uses: wetsuits, laptop cases, door seats, hose covers

Question 4

silicone

Answer 4

-good flexibility at low temperature
-poor abrasion resistance
-good thermal resistance
-good weather resistance

uses: flexible ice cube trays, medical uses, bakeware, cooking utensils