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RUBBER HYDROCARBON [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rubber
CONT

The rubber hydrocarbon is a chemical compound composed of two elements, carbon and hydrogen, and having the general formula (C5H8)n. The rubber hyrdrocarbon is present in latex as a suspension of minute particles varying in size from 4 to 20 millionths of an inch (0.1-0.5 micrometer). The largest particles can be viewed under the ultramicroscope and are seen to be in constant motion, exhibiting the phenomenon known as Brownian movement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Caoutchouc

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Caucho
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