Rubber Technology: Compounding and Testing for Performance is a practical guide to cost-effective formulating of rubber compounds to achieve optimal processing and performance. It provides a thorough discussion of the principles of rubber compounding, rubber testing, and how various compound changes will effect different properties and test measurements. Rubber compounding is discussed as a series of interdependent systems such as the elastomer system, the filler-oil system, the cure system, etc. A holistic approach is used to show how changes in these different systems will affect specific compound properties. Much attention is given to trade-offs in properties and emphasis is placed on finding the best balance for compound cost, processing properties, and product performance. Contents: - Processing Characteristics and Testing - Compound Performance Characteristics and Testing - Rubber Compound Economics - Methodology for Compounding - Overview of Elastomer Selection - General Purpose Elastomers and Blend - Specialty Elastomers and Blends - Polyurethanes - Thermoplastic Elastomers - Recycled Rubber - Carbon Black and Oil Loadings - Non-Black Filler Loadings - Synthetic Plasticizers and Processing Aids - Sulfur Cure Systems - Cures for Specialty Elastomers - Peroxide Cure System - Resin Cures, Resin Reinforcement, and Resin Tackifiers - AO Systems - Adhesion Promoters to Brass / Bronze Coated Substrates - Blowing Agents - Flame Retardants - Mixing