INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY INORGANIC CHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site vulcanization Vulcanization involves the linking of rubber polymer chains with sulfur atoms. Image credit: Wikipedia A process for enhancing the durability of rubber by heating it with sulfur or sulfur compounds, usually in the presence of accelerators which speed the reaction. Vulcanization involves the creation of sulfur bridges between the long-chain rubber polymer molecules. Related categories    • INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY    • INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP