8. Glossary

Caoutchouc régénéré; reclaimed rubber

Chemically regenerated rubber using an autoclave reaction with chemical reagents (e.g. mercaptans)

Crosslinking – Vulcanization; crosslinking – vulcanization

Rubber is generally cross-linked (bonding between macromolecular chains). Various systems can be used. When the cross-linking bridges are sulfur-based, we speak of vulcanization.

Green rubber

In the manufacture of a rubber part, particularly by molding, there is a step where the rubber is shaped before curing. This rubber is called raw rubber. It is prepared by mixing the various products (elastomers, fillers, plasticizers, etc.) used in polymer formulations.

Clinker; clinker

Cement constituent resulting from the firing...