- Natural rubber - Wikipedia
Rubber, also called India rubber, latex, Amazonian rubber, caucho, or caoutchouc, [1] as initially produced, consists of polymers of the organic compound isoprene, with minor impurities of other organic compounds Types of polyisoprene that are used as natural rubbers are classified as elastomers
- Rubber: A simple introduction - Explain that Stuff
An easy-to-understand introduction to the world's favorite stretchy material Includes: what rubber is, where it comes from, how it's made
- Rubber | Tropical Plants, Petroleum, Natural Gas | Britannica
Rubber, elastic substance obtained from the exudations of certain tropical plants (natural rubber) or derived from petroleum and natural gas (synthetic rubber) Because of its elasticity, resilience, and toughness, rubber is the basic constituent of the tires used in automotive vehicles, aircraft, and bicycles
- What is Rubber? The Facts and the Properties of Rubber
Rubber is an elastomer that is derived from the latex that is found in the tree Hevea brasiliensis —the Para rubber tree—mostly found in tropic regions such as South America (Brazil) and Southeast Asia (Malaysia, India, Thailand, and Indonesia)
- Rubber Types: Classifications, Properties, Manufacturing Methods, and . . .
Rubber, a versatile polymeric material derived from latex, demonstrates unique flexibility and elasticity that make it useful across many industries There are various types, including natural rubber derived from rubber trees and synthetic rubber engineered for enhanced properties
- Where Does Rubber Come From? Natural vs Synthetic Rubber
Rubber is derived from two primary sources: natural rubber, harvested from rubber trees, and synthetic rubber, produced through chemical processes Let’s take a deeper look at where rubber originates from and how it's made
- Where Does Rubber Come From and Why Does It Matter?
Where Does Rubber Come From? Rubber originates from the sap or latex of the rubber tree These trees thrive in the Amazon rainforests of South America, making the region one of the top suppliers around the world To harvest the latex, workers tap mature trees
- How Rubber Works - HowStuffWorks
Rubber is an elastomer, a large molecule that can be stretched and returned to its original shape Learn why rubber is so stretchy and how we make it
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