vulcanization

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.VT07153
Chemical @CT07136@ of high-molar-mass linear or branched polymers to give a @P04742@.
Notes:
  1. The @P04742@ formed often displays rubber-like elasticity. However, a high concentration of crosslinks can lead to rigid materials.
  2. A classic example of vulcanization is the @CT07136@ of cis-polyisoprene through sulfide bridges in the thermal treatment of natural rubber with sulfur or a sulfur-containing compound.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. (Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)) on page 1826 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'vulcanization' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 3rd ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2006. Online version 3.0.1, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.VT07153 RIS BibTex EndNote
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