Degradation Mechanism of Rubbers :Part II

Abstract

In order to prevent ageing of rubber, it is important to understand the degradation mechanism of rubber. Autoxidation mechanism and the heat oxidative degradation mechanisms of various rubbers were reported in the previous paper.

In this article, the various degradation mechanisms of other rubbers, ozone cracking mechanism of diene rubber and the mechanism of autoxidation reaction accelerated with transition metal or UV light are explained from the viewpoint of chemical reaction.