Application of Electron Beam Radiation to Modify Crosslink Structure in Rubber Vulcanizates and Its Tribological Consequences

• Authors: A. Stępkowska , D. Bieliński , G. Przybytniak
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

The aim of this work was the modification of crosslink density and structure of rubber vulcanizates in order to control surface energy, mechanical strength under static as well as dynamic conditions and in consequence, tribological properties of the materials. Sulphur vulcanizates of styrene-butadiene rubber, filled with carbon black, were subjected to electron beam radiation in the range from 150 to 200 kGy. Changes in crosslink density and structure were determined applying the method of selective swelling of rubber in "hard" and "soft" solvents. The modification influences the ability of material of energy dissipation and its surface wettability. The changes are discussed from the friction and abrasion of rubber point of view.

Keywords

EN

81.05.Lg; 61.80.Fe; 81.40.Pq

Discipline

• 81.05.Lg: Polymers and plastics; rubber; synthetic and natural fibers; organometallic and organic materials(for polymers and organic materials in electrochemistry, see 82.45.Wx)
• 81.40.Pq: Friction, lubrication, and wear
• 61.80.Fe: Electron and positron radiation effects

• Publisher: Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences
• Journal: Acta Physica Polonica A
• Year: 2011
• Volume: 120
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 53-55

Dates

published

2011-07

Contributors

author

A. Stępkowska

• Institute for Engineering of Polymer Materials and Dyes, Division of Elastomers and Rubber Technology, Harcerska 30, 05-820 Piastów, Poland

author

D. Bieliński

• Institute for Engineering of Polymer Materials and Dyes, Division of Elastomers and Rubber Technology, Harcerska 30, 05-820 Piastów, Poland
• Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, Technical University of Łódź, Stefanowskiego 12/16, 90-924 Łódź, Poland

author

G. Przybytniak

• Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, Dorodna 16, 03-195 Warsaw, Poland

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Identifiers

DOI

10.12693/APhysPolA.120.53