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Distinguish between natural rubber and vulcanized rubber
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Natural Rubber | Synthetic Rubber |
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It is an elastic material obtained by a milky white emulsion (latex) of rubber trees (Hevea Barsilensis). | It is a rubber like product obtained by some chemical reactions. |
It is an polymer of isoprene (C5H8)x molecule. | It is a polymer of substance having unsaturated nature. |
It is non resistance to oxidation. | It is highly resistance to oxidation. |
It becomes soft & sticky by application of heat. | It does not become soft & sticky by application of heat. |
Its tack property is high. | Its tack property is low. |
It is soluble in organic solvents. | It is insoluble in organic solvent. |
High absorption of water. | Low absorption of water. |
Low abrasion resistance. | High abrasion resistance. |
Elasticity is very high. | Elasticity is very low. |
Low tensile strength. | High tensile strength. |
Useful temp range is 10 to 60 C | Useful temp range is 40 to 100 C. |