Ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer vulcanizates' reinforcement with precipitated silica

Abstract

Physical properties of rubber composites can be enhanced by employing the particulate fillers for example calcium carbonate, silica and carbon black. Modulus, tear & abrasion resistance usually have a tendency to increase by the incorporation of the fillers in elastomers. Particulate fillers like high-structured silica and carbon black, generally, offered considerable reinforcing effects. The key purpose of this paper is to study the impact of filler (Vulkasil C, precipitated silica) dosages/loading on the mechanical properties of interest for instance hardness, elongation at break, tensile strength and bound rubber of EPDM based rubber vulcanizates.