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Application of Thermal Analysis to Weathering of Rubber
Yuko NISHIMOTO
Faculty of Science, Kanagawa University., Hiratsuka-shi, Kanagawa, Japan
Nippon Gomu Kyokaishi,(2009),82(4),157-160 General Review in Japanese

Abstract
The present review describes the application of thermal analysis to weathering of rubbers and their products.
The thermal analytical methods are useful technique in the material and product development. The characteristic change due to degradation is important for the materials and products. The examples of application of thermal analysis to weathering of rubbers and their products are shown.

Keywords:
Thermal Analysis, Weathering, Rubber Degradation