Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
Why Crude Oil Is so Valuable to Everyday Life
While scrolling through social media, I came across a video from a major crude oil supplier. The…
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Category:Materials
The Permeability of Rubber Compounds
There are many factors that affect the permeability of rubber. Polymer and fillers directly…
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Why Making Slime is like Being a Polymer Chemist
I never realized that getting my Chemical Engineering degree would lead me to become a slime…
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4 Common Misconceptions About Viton or FKM Rubber
FKM or fluorocarbon rubber is used throughout many different industries. These rubber…
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Why Use Aflas (TFE/P) Rubber?
AFLAS® has been around since 1975. This polymer is similar to FKM polymers and is listed…
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Category:Case Studies
Case Study: Customizing Rubber Compounds to Improve Seal…
If there is room for improvement in a process, it’s likely that the engineering experts at…
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How FKM Specifications Help With Design Cost
Choosing the wrong material specifications can lead to problems with cost and performance. Let's…
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Designating Rubber Polymers with ASTM D1418
ASTM D1418 is commonly used to designate the correct polymer to be used in rubber compounds.…
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