Investigation of NR-EPDM blends for improving Ozone resistance of tyre side wall

Kumara, SADS

Investigation of NR-EPDM blends for improving Ozone resistance of tyre side wall

dc.contributor.advisor	Subramaniam, K
dc.contributor.author	Kumara, SADS
dc.date.accept	2004
dc.date.accessioned	2011-06-24T09:42:32Z
dc.date.available	2011-06-24T09:42:32Z
dc.description.abstract	In this project, attempts have been made to improve the properties of Natural rubber (NR) tyre sidewall compound, especially the ozone resistance by blending the rubber with Ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM). In view of this, various rubber compounds, containing the blends of NR and EPDM in the different proportions have been prepared, vulcanized and tested for their physical strength and ozone resistance. The results of this investigation reveals that the blends containing NR:EPDM in the range of ratios from 70:30 to 80:20 are most suitable for the production of tyre sidewalls with high strength and ozone resistance.
dc.identifier.accno	82710	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Kumara, S.A.D.S. (2004). Investigation of NR-EPDM blends for improving Ozone resistance of tyre side wall [Master's theses, University of Moratuwa]. Institutional Repository University of Moratuwa. http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/1366
dc.identifier.degree	MSc	en_US
dc.identifier.department	Department of Chemical Engineering	en_US
dc.identifier.faculty	Engineering	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/1366
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.subject	CHEMICAL AND PROCESS ENGINEERING
dc.subject	POLYMER TECHNOLOGY-Thesis
dc.subject	NR-EPDM BLENDS
dc.subject	OZONE RESISTANCE
dc.title	Investigation of NR-EPDM blends for improving Ozone resistance of tyre side wall
dc.type	Thesis-Abstract