T2-PRESENTATION

Topic- Synthetic Rubber

Faculty: Dr. M. Y. Khaladkar
Course: Polymer Technology
Presented By,
1. Tambade Priya A. (MIS-141210021)
2. Wagadkar Samadhan K. (MIS-141210022)

Introduction
Synthetic rubber, invariably apolymer, is any
type of artificialelastomer ,mainly synthesised
from petroleum byproducts.
Synthetic elastomers are produced on an
industrial scale in either solution or emulsion
polymerization methods. Polymers made in
solution generally have more linear molecules
(that is, less branching of side chains from the
main polymer chain), and they also have a
narrower distribution of molecular weight and
flow more easily. In addition, the placement of the
monomer units in the polymer molecule can be
controlled more precisely when polymerization is
conducted in solution.

Natural vs. synthetic rubber

Chemical Reaction
The most prevalent synthetic rubbers
arestyrene-butadiene rubbers(SBR) derived
from
thecopolymerization
ofstyreneand
butadiene. Other synthetic rubbers are
prepared
fromisoprene(methylbutadiene),chloroprene(chloro,-butadiene),
and isobutylene (methylpropene) with a small
percentage of isoprene forcross-linking.
These and other monomers can be mixed in
various proportions to becopolymerized to
produce products with a range of physical,
mechanical, and chemical properties. The
monomers can be produced pure and the
addition of impurities or additives can be

Chemical Reaction

Trade names
1.Buna S
2. Hypalon
3.Kalrez
4. Chemraz
5.Neoprene
6.Silastic
7.Tecnoflon
8.Viton

Types of Synthetic Rubber

Acrylic Rubber (ACM)

Butadiene Rubber (BR)
Butyl Rubber (IIR)
Chloro sulfonated Polyethylene (CSM)/ Hypalon
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)
Fluoro elastomers (FKM)/ Viton
Isoprene Rubber (IR)
Nitrile Rubber (NBR)
Perfluoro elastomer (FFKM)
Polychloroprene (CR)/ Neoprene
Polysulfide Rubber (PSR)
Silicone Rubber (SiR)
Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)

Properties :

There are different varieties of synthetic rubber, each

having their unique properties. Some of the
commonproperties of synthetic rubberare as follows:
Better abrasion resistance
Good Elasticity
Better heat and aging resistance
Electrical insulation material
Flexible at low temperatures
Flame retardant
Resistant to grease& oil etc.
Has the ability to form long polymeric chains

Main synthetic rubber production

system

Applications :
Like natural rubber, synthetic rubber has a
varied range of applications, such as follows:
Tire industry (car, aircraft and bicycle tires)
Drive belts
Hoses
Medical equipment
Seals
Floor coverings
Conveyor belts
Molded parts etc.

References http://
www.iisrp.com/WebPolymers/00Rubber
_Intro.pdf
www.wikipedia.com
www.google.com
www.isrl.com
www.qsr-inc.com