Influence of environmental conditions on the degradation of rubber compounds

Abstract

Rubber compounds are complex, chemically active and viscoelastic materials. In this material type, transient and transient changes in the individual rubber properties occur during the manufacturing processes. A large number of rubber compounds consist of a large number of elastomers and virtually all of them are made up of fillers such as (carbon black, silica, kaolin, calcium carbonate, etc.). A very important element of which rubber compounds are composed is sulphur. Its important function is to ensure the cross-linking process during vulcanisation. Lubricants, plasticizers and various organic substances used to modify the properties are also essential components of rubber compounds. The aim of this work is to assess the influence of natural environmental conditions (temperature, time, humidity, microorganisms, UV radiation) on the modification of the properties of rubber composites.