Effect of Leaching Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) Products Filled Modified Kaolin

Abstract:

In this study, an effect of leaching treatment on the mechanical properties of natural rubber latex (NRL) products was investigated. The products were prepared by compounding the NRL dispersion system with modified kaolin as fillers then it was formed by dipping method. It was found that incorporation of fillers in NRL would result in lowering mechanical properties of vulcanizates when the leaching was performed. The results were confirmed further by characterization of Fourier-Transform Infra-Red (FTIR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 548-549)
• Pages: 90-95
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.548-549.90
• Online since: April 2014
• Authors: Hamidah Harahap*, Elmer Surya, Indra Surya, Ismail Hanafi, Baharin Azahari
• Keywords: Dipping Method, Kaolin, Leaching, Natural Rubber Latex, Vulcanizates

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