Vulcanization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012627",
  "term": "Vulcanization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical process that converts natural rubber or other elastomers into more durable materials by forming cross-links between polymer chains. This process typically involves heating the rubber with sulfur or other cross-linking agents. The resulting material exhibits increased elasticity, strength, and resistance to solvents and temperature changes, as seen in tire manufacturing.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "crosslinking"
  ],
  "references": [
    "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 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/vulcanization/"
}