Publications

Abstract : Natural rubber composites were prepared using silicon carbide and titanium dioxide as filler in different proportions. Curing characteristics were investigated as a function of filler loading and filler proportion. Mechanical properties like tensile strength, tear strength, hardness, elongation at break and modulus were determined. Both tensile strength and modulus were found to increase with SiC (Silicon carbide) content which may be due to the restrictions offered by filler particles to the rubber chain mobility. Cure properties also support the reinforcing capacity of SiC filler in the natural rubber matrix.