Preferred Label : vulcanization;
IUPAC definition : Chemical crosslinking of high-molar-mass linear or branched polymers to give a polymer
network.;
Scope note : a classic example of vulcanization is the crosslinking of cis-polyisoprene through
sulfide bridges in the thermal treatment of natural rubber with sulfur or a sulfur-containing
compound.; the polymer network formed often displays rubber-like elasticity. however, a high
concentration of crosslinks can lead to rigid materials.;
Origin ID : VT07153;
See also
Chemical crosslinking of high-molar-mass linear or branched polymers to give a polymer
network.
