Compounding Precipitated Silica in Elastomers: Theory and Practice

This valuable guide to compounding elastomers with precipitated silica covers principles, properties, mixing, testing and formulations from a practical perspective. This handbook and reference manual will serve those who work on part design, elastomer formulation, manufacturing and applications of elastomers. Ample discussion of compound specifications adds to the usefulness of this book to practitioners. Comparisons of carbon black and silica compounds throughout the book allow readers to select the most suitable formulation for applications ranging from tires to electrical insulation to shoe soles.

The author has over forty years of experience in the rubber industry highlighted by his 39 years at the PPG Rubber Research laboratories. A highlight of the book is the inclusion of studies conducted by the author which greatly adds to the richness of the contents.

SILICA AS A REINFORCING FILLER
COMPOUNDING PRECIPITATED SILICA IN NATURAL RUBBER
COMPOUNDING PRECIPITATED SILICA IN EMULSION SBR
COMPOUNDING SILICA IN ELASTOMERS SOLUTION SBR AND BR
COMPOUNDING SILICA IN ELASTOMERS EPDM
COMPOUNDING PRECIPITATED SILICA IN NEOPRENE
COMPOUNDING PRECIPITATED SILICA IN NITRILE
Appendix A: COMPOUNDING BASICS
Appendix B: COMPOUNDING MATERIALS
Appendix C: RUBBER PROCESSING
Appendix D: PHYSICAL TESTING OF RUBBERAppendix E: COMMON COMPOUNDING ABBREVIATIONS
INDEX