The effect of the compositional curing activator formation on the properties of elastomers

The properties of rubber compounds and vulcanizates made using a compositional curing activator with a low content of zinc oxide were studied in this work. Technological modes of obtaining new curing activator activators in the form of an alloy of zinc oxide with a mixture of fatty acids have been developed. To give a convenient outlet shape, finely dispersed fillers of various types were introduced into the experimental products: silicon dioxide, carbon black, microcellulose, bentonite, shungite. The physicochemical properties of compositional curing activator were studied and it was established that, according to the values of acid and iodine numbers, the experimental products satisfy the regulatory requirements for stearic acid. A comparative analysis of the properties of elastomers of experimental products with widely used as curing activator activators of zinc oxide and stearic acid is carried out. It was found that the use of experimental products improves the processability of the compositions due to their better dispersion in an elastomeric medium...