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Neoprene Rubber

Neoprene Rubber. By Oscar Santos MEEN 3344. Neoprene. Also known as polychloroprene Developed during the 1930s Extremely versatile synthetic rubber Originally developed as an oil-resistant substitute for natural rubber Also found in liquid state. Advantages.

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Neoprene Rubber

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  1. Neoprene Rubber By Oscar Santos MEEN 3344

  2. Neoprene • Also known as polychloroprene • Developed during the 1930s • Extremely versatile synthetic rubber • Originally developed as an oil-resistant substitute for natural rubber • Also found in liquid state

  3. Advantages • Good resistance to ozone, sunlight and severe weather conditions • Performs well in contact with oils and a diversity chemicals • Remains functional over a large temperature range • Shows great physical toughness • Resists burning better than most hydrocarbon rubbers • Outstanding resistance to fracture caused by bending and twisting

  4. Applications Belts Gaskets Wetsuits Protective covers Others Gloves Insulation

  5. Medicine Use • Neoprene Suit May Save Women's Lives with Obstetrical hemorrhage( refers to heavy bleeding during pregnancy) How? • provides compression to the abdominal cavity • The compression realized by the suit moves blood from the inferior extremities and abdominal area to the vital organs

  6. Wetsuit • Neoprene suit traps water between the suit and the person's skin • Body heat warms the water against the skin which helps to reduce heat loss from the body • For this matter a person can stay longer in cold water • Neoprene is also buoyant which helps the scuba diver to float in the water

  7. References • http://www.dupontelastomers.com/Products/Neoprene/neoprene.asp • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neoprene • http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-neoprene-rubber.htm • http://www.goodyearindustrialproducts.com/cfmx/web/hosesearch/img/hose/GGUN.jpg • http://www.autopartscorner.com/includes/images/Auto_Parts_Corner/Head_Gaskets/Head_Gasket.jpg • http://www.allproducts.com/sports/lduenn/01_wetsuit.jpg • http://www.indiamart.com/navyugbelts/gifs/belt.jpg • http://www.rickly.com/sga/images/5600.JPG • http://www.funky-wellington-boots.co.uk/images/green-wellies.jpg • http://www.hon.ch/News/HSN/531339.html

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