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Elastomer Polyisoprene (natural rubber)

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Elastomer
Polyisoprene (natural rubber)
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Density 0.93 *10³ kg/m³ 58.1 lb/ft³
Tensile strength 20 MPa 2900 psi
Elongation 800 % 800 %
Glass transition temperature -70 ºC -94 ºF
Maximum work temperature 80 ºC 176 ºF
Electric resistivity 107-109 Ohm*m 109-1011 Ohm*cm
Dielectric constant 2.7 - 2.7 -
  • Excellent abrasion resistance;
  • Excellent tear strength;
  • Excellent resilinence;
  • Excellent low temperature flexibility;
  • Excellent dielectric strength;
  • Poor resistance to ozone and oxygen;
  • Poor resistance to sunlight and heat;
  • Poor resistance to solvents.

Applications: automobile tires, gaskets, hoses.

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