Synthetic Rubber (1)

Definition of synthetic rubber

A synthetic polymer that is elastic in nature or elastomer polymer

Material to produce most synthetic rubbers

By-product of petroleum

Examples of synthetic rubber (1)

Neoprene

Characteristics of synthetic rubber (1)

Hard

The uses of neoprene (polychloroprene) (1)

Conveyor belts

The uses of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) (1)

Tyres

The uses of silicone rubber (1)

Medical implants

The uses of thiokol

Sealants

The uses of nitrile rubber

Gloves

A material that is usually used to produce synthetic rubber

Most synthetic rubber is produced as by-products of petroleum