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Because, rubber is a specific type of polymer called an elastomer: a large molecule that can be stretched to at least twice its original length and returned to its original shape. Early forms of rubber had many gluelike properties , especially in hot weather. In cold temperatures, rubber became hard and brittle. It was only after an accidental discovery b y Charles Goodyear in 1839 that modern rubber became possible.
Since that time, rubber has become an important natural polymer in society. We make rubber from rubber trees (natural latex) and from oil (synthetic rubber). We use both types of rubber in many products. Like the Mesoamericans (Aztecs and Mayans) before them, athletes and children today play with rubber balls. Of course, the most common use for rubber is in automotive tires. But pencil erasers, shoes, gloves, dental dams and condoms contain the ubiquitous substance, too. In many products, rubber is added as a protective coating for either weatherproofing or shockproofing.
Ravinder Dahiya (Mechanical Er.)
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What object are made of rubber?
Rubber bands, tires, erasers.
What are rubber bands made out of?
rubber, the rubber helps it stretch but a different type of rubber than tires :)
Are aeroplane tires made of solid rubber or inflatable?
Solid.
What are some things made from rubber?
Rubber has made things that have made the lives of people easier and more fun. Some of these things are, gloves, ducks, tires, and balls.
When was rubber plastic invented?
Rubber plastic or synthetic rubber was first produced in 1879 by Bouchardat of France. One of the most important items made from synthetic rubber is tires.
What kind of rubber are tires made of?
tires are made of latex rubber
Are tires really made from trees?
Rubber comes from rubber trees, tires are made with rubber.
Where are tires made?
Tires are made of rubber.
What is tires made of?
Tires are made of rubber, fabric and steel.
What type of rubber is used for car tires?
Car tires are made of latex rubber.
What are tires made out of?
Rubber.Tires are made of rubber.
What tires are made of?
ruber and kelver the same material used for bullet-proof vests
Why are tires made of rubber and not of iron?
Rubber car tires are made of various rubber compositions, often with steel cables or fibre belts inset in the rubber to strengthen it.
What is the name of the rubber which car tires are made of?
Vulcanized rubber.
What object are made of rubber?
Rubber bands, tires, erasers.
What are care tires made from?
Rubber
Where the first tires made from rubber?
No
