Rubber compounding with silica - theory and practice

ERJ staff report (DS)

Dublin, Ireland -- Elsevier Science and Technology has re-published a 2007report titled, Compounding Precipitated Silica in Elastomers. Theory and Practice . The 578-page report was first published in April 2007 and is available for a price of around Euro 200, depending on delivery options.

The publishers say, "This valuable guide to compounding elastomers with precipitated silica covers principles, properties, mixing, testing and formulations from a practical perspective. This handbook and reference manual will serve those who work on part design, elastomer formulation, manufacturing and applications of elastomers. Ample discussion of compound specifications adds to the usefulness of this book to practitioners. Comparisons of carbon black and silica compounds throughout the book allow readers to select the most suitable formulation for applications ranging from tyres to electrical insulation to shoe soles. "

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