VULCANIZED Meaning and
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Vulcanized is an adjective that describes the process of treating natural or synthetic rubber with heat and sulfur (vulcanization) to enhance its strength, elasticity, and durability. This term originated from the name of the Roman god of fire and metalwork, Vulcan, symbolizing the heat used in the process.
When rubber is vulcanized, it undergoes a transformation in its physical and chemical properties. The addition of sulfur and application of high heat cause a cross-linking reaction between the rubber molecules, resulting in the formation of stronger chemical bonds. This cross-linking allows the rubber to withstand greater mechanical stress, resist deformation, and endure exposure to various environmental conditions.
The vulcanization process also greatly improves the rubber's resistance to wear, abrasion, ageing, and chemicals, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. Vulcanized rubber exhibits enhanced elasticity, maintaining its form and springiness even when subjected to repeated stretching or compression. Moreover, it exhibits a higher tolerance to changes in temperature, remaining flexible in both sub-zero and high-temperature conditions.
As a result of vulcanization, rubber products become more reliable, durable, and long-lasting. Common applications of vulcanized rubber include tires, conveyor belts, gaskets, shoe soles, insulation materials, and various industrial parts. The vulcanization process is considered a fundamental technique in the rubber industry and has significantly contributed to the advancement and proliferation of rubber-based products in modern society.
Common Misspellings for VULCANIZED
- culcanized
- bulcanized
- gulcanized
- fulcanized
- vylcanized
- vhlcanized
- vjlcanized
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- v7lcanized
- vukcanized
- vupcanized
- vuocanized
- vulxanized
- vulvanized
- vulfanized
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- vulcanzed
- vulcainzed
Etymology of VULCANIZED
The word "vulcanized" is derived from the name of the Roman god Vulcan, who was the god of fire, metalworking, and volcanoes in Roman mythology. The term was coined by the inventor Charles Goodyear in the 19th century, who discovered and patented the process of vulcanization. Vulcanization refers to the chemical process of treating natural rubber or other polymers with sulfur or other additives to improve their strength, elasticity, and resistance to heat and aging. As the process involved the use of heat and fire, Goodyear named it after the Roman god Vulcan. Thus, the term "vulcanized" was born and became widely used to describe this specific type of chemical treatment for rubber.
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