DISPERSION OF COMPONENTS AND STRUCTURE OF ELASTOMER SYSTEM

Elastomer systems as a rule are composed of several ingredients disper sed or dissolved in the matrix. The main components are: crosslinking substances, accelerators, activators, fillers mineral and/or organic, softeners and antioxidants. A random distribution of above mentioned c omponents and also structural elements of a network formed are usually postulated [1]. From the results of investigations performed in our l aboratory it follows that this approach in some cases is oversimplifie d. The problem is illustrated by few examples and some of its aspects are discussed.