Types of Rubber - INI

[item.natural-rubber]
code=NR
slug=natural-rubber
name=Natural Rubber
description=A natural material extracted from the latex of rubber trees.
category=Natural Rubber
chemicalName=Polyisoprene
keyProperties=["High elasticity","Excellent tensile strength","Good processability","Cost-effective"]
limitations=["Poor heat resistance","Poor ozone/UV resistance","Poor oil resistance","Prone to degradation"]
mainApplications=["Tires","Vibration isolators","Hoses","Belts","Medical gloves","Fenders"]
temperatureRange_max=80
temperatureRange_min=-70

[item.styrene-butadiene-rubber]
code=SBR
slug=styrene-butadiene-rubber
name=Styrene-Butadiene Rubber
description=A copolymer of styrene and butadiene, the most widely used synthetic rubber.
category=General-Purpose Synthetic Rubber
chemicalName=Styrene-Butadiene Copolymer
keyProperties=["Excellent abrasion resistance","Low cost","Uniform quality","Good processability"]
limitations=["Lower elasticity than natural rubber","Poor oil resistance","High heat generation"]
mainApplications=["Tires","Shoe soles","Conveyor belts","Hoses","Vibration isolators"]
temperatureRange_max=100
temperatureRange_min=-60

[item.butadiene-rubber]
code=BR
slug=butadiene-rubber
name=Butadiene Rubber
description=A polymer of butadiene with the best elasticity among synthetic rubbers.
category=General-Purpose Synthetic Rubber
chemicalName=Polybutadiene
keyProperties=["Best elasticity","Excellent abrasion resistance","Good cold resistance","Low heat generation"]
limitations=["Poor processability alone","Poor oil resistance","Slightly lower tensile strength"]
mainApplications=["Tires","Golf balls","Footwear","Belts","Sponges"]
temperatureRange_max=100
temperatureRange_min=-70

[item.isoprene-rubber]
code=IR
slug=isoprene-rubber
name=Isoprene Rubber
description=Also called synthetic natural rubber, with properties very close to natural rubber.
category=General-Purpose Synthetic Rubber
chemicalName=Polyisoprene (Synthetic)
keyProperties=["Properties similar to natural rubber","Stable quality","Low allergy risk","Transparent"]
limitations=["Higher cost than natural rubber","Slightly lower tensile strength","Poor oil resistance"]
mainApplications=["Tires","Belts","Adhesives","Medical rubber","Food packing"]
temperatureRange_max=80
temperatureRange_min=-60

[item.butyl-rubber]
code=IIR
slug=butyl-rubber
name=Butyl Rubber
description=Rubber with extremely low gas permeability and excellent airtightness.
category=General-Purpose Synthetic Rubber
chemicalName=Isobutylene-Isoprene Copolymer
keyProperties=["Extremely low gas permeability","Excellent airtightness","Electrical insulation","Shock absorption"]
limitations=["Slow vulcanization speed","Poor adhesion","Poor oil resistance"]
mainApplications=["Tire inner tubes","Wire insulation","Vibration isolators","Pharmaceutical stoppers","Construction sheets"]
temperatureRange_max=120
temperatureRange_min=-50

[item.nitrile-rubber]
code=NBR
slug=nitrile-rubber
name=Nitrile Rubber
description=A special rubber with excellent oil resistance, used in oil seals and similar applications.
category=Special-Purpose Synthetic Rubber
chemicalName=Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Copolymer
keyProperties=["Excellent oil resistance","Abrasion resistance","Heat resistance","Mechanical strength"]
limitations=["Poor weather/ozone resistance","Inferior cold resistance","Weak to polar solvents"]
mainApplications=["Fuel hoses","O-rings","Gaskets","Oil seals","Industrial gloves","Diaphragms"]
temperatureRange_max=120
temperatureRange_min=-30

[item.chloroprene-rubber]
code=CR
slug=chloroprene-rubber
name=Chloroprene Rubber
description=Also known as Neoprene, a rubber with balanced properties and flame resistance.
category=Special-Purpose Synthetic Rubber
chemicalName=Polychloroprene
keyProperties=["Flame retardancy","Weather/ozone resistance","Chemical resistance","Balanced properties"]
limitations=["Oil resistance inferior to NBR","Poor electrical insulation","Somewhat high cost"]
mainApplications=["Industrial belts","Wire insulation","Wetsuits","Adhesives","Vibration isolators","Hoses"]
temperatureRange_max=120
temperatureRange_min=-40

[item.ethylene-propylene-rubber]
code=EPDM
slug=ethylene-propylene-rubber
name=Ethylene-Propylene Rubber
description=A saturated rubber with extremely excellent weather and ozone resistance.
category=Special-Purpose Synthetic Rubber
chemicalName=Ethylene-Propylene-Diene Terpolymer
keyProperties=["Best weather/ozone resistance","Excellent heat resistance","Electrical insulation","Water resistance"]
limitations=["Weak to petroleum oils","Somewhat difficult vulcanization","Poor adhesion"]
mainApplications=["Automotive weatherstrips","Roofing materials","Outdoor cables","Sealing materials","Hoses","Construction sheets"]
temperatureRange_max=150
temperatureRange_min=-50

[item.silicone-rubber]
code=SI
slug=silicone-rubber
name=Silicone Rubber
description=Rubber with excellent heat and cold resistance, also used in medical and food applications.
category=Special-Purpose Synthetic Rubber
chemicalName=Polysiloxane
keyProperties=["Excellent heat resistance","Excellent cold resistance","High safety","Electrical insulation"]
limitations=["Low mechanical strength","Poor oil resistance","Poor abrasion resistance","High cost"]
mainApplications=["Medical devices","Food equipment","Baby products","O-rings","Electrical insulation","Kitchenware"]
temperatureRange_max=200
temperatureRange_min=-70

[item.fluorocarbon-rubber]
code=FKM
slug=fluorocarbon-rubber
name=Fluorocarbon Rubber
description=A high-performance rubber with the best heat and chemical resistance.
category=Special-Purpose Synthetic Rubber
chemicalName=Fluorinated Polymer (VDF-based)
keyProperties=["Best heat resistance","Excellent chemical resistance","Excellent oil resistance","Low gas permeability"]
limitations=["Very high cost","Inferior cold resistance","Poor adhesion"]
mainApplications=["Aerospace components","Chemical plants","Semiconductor equipment","Automotive engine parts","O-rings","Sealing materials"]
temperatureRange_max=250
temperatureRange_min=-25

[item.polyurethane-rubber]
code=U
slug=polyurethane-rubber
name=Polyurethane Rubber
description=A rubber with extremely excellent mechanical strength and abrasion resistance.
category=Special-Purpose Synthetic Rubber
chemicalName=Polyurethane Elastomer
keyProperties=["Best mechanical strength","Best abrasion resistance","Tear resistance","Adjustable hardness"]
limitations=["Poor water resistance","Inferior heat resistance","Hydrolysis resistance concerns","Degrades in high humidity"]
mainApplications=["Casters","Belts","Shoe soles","Bumpers","High-pressure packing","Screen printing squeegees"]
temperatureRange_max=80
temperatureRange_min=-40

[item.acrylic-rubber]
code=ACM
slug=acrylic-rubber
name=Acrylic Rubber
description=A special rubber specialized for oil resistance at high temperatures.
category=Special-Purpose Synthetic Rubber
chemicalName=Polyacrylate Elastomer
keyProperties=["Oil resistance at high temperatures","Heat resistance","Ozone resistance"]
limitations=["Poor cold resistance","Poor water resistance","Inferior abrasion resistance"]
mainApplications=["Automotive transmissions","Oil seals","O-rings","Packings"]
temperatureRange_max=150
temperatureRange_min=-20