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This review outlines each technique used in rubber analysis and then illustrates which methods are applied to determine which facts. This d104 is a good introduction to a very complex subject area and will enable the reader to understand the basic concepts of rubber analysis. Around 350 abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database accompany this review, to facilitate further reading. These include core original references together with abstracts from some of the latest papers on rubber analysis.

Rubber analysis plays a vital part in ensuring that manufactured products are fit for purpose. This comprehensive, application-based book with up-to-date referencing covers all important applications and subject area associated with the analysis of rubber compounds and rubber products. Includes characterization of rubber polymers, rubber fumes, identification of extractables and leachables, as well as reverse engineering on compounded products.