The vulcanization process of rubber is the interaction of a part of the rubber molecule's chains with sulfur to form some cross-linked molecular structures, which increase the strength, hardness, elasticity and heat resistance of the rubber. The vulcanization process needs to be carried out at a certain temperature and pressure. Among the most commonly used vulcanizing agents are sulfur (S) and disulfide (DS).
There are two ways to vulcanize rubber, namely hot vulcanization and cold vulcanization. Hot vulcanization is a vulcanization process that takes place at high temperatures and usually requires the use of vulcanizing agents and heating equipment.
Rubber vulcanization is an important process for manufacturing rubber products and is widely used in various fields, such as automotive, aviation, construction, electronics, medical, etc.
Rubber vulcanization is an amazing chemical change process that transforms ordinary rubber materials into elastic materials with good properties through cross-linking reactions.