The Infrared Spectra of Polymers IV: Rubbers
Brian C. Smith
Abstract
In our ongoing survey of the infrared (IR) spectra of polymers, we now turn our attention to rubbers. Many of these materials have C=C bonds, giving us the opportunity to review how to use IR spectroscopy to distinguish between the six types of alkenes. We also examine the spectra of rubbery materials in detail, such as synthetic rubber, natural rubber, and trans-butadiene rubber.
Topics & Concepts
Natural rubberInfrared spectroscopyPolymer sciencePolymerInfraredMaterials scienceSynthetic rubberSpectral linePolymer chemistryComposite materialChemistryOrganic chemistryPhysicsOpticsAstronomyPolymer Nanocomposites and PropertiesAdvanced Physical and Chemical Molecular Interactions