Modification of nitrile‐butadiene rubber surface by immersion into 1,1,2‐trifluoro‐1,2,2‐trichlor‐ethane and its physio‐chemical properties

Abstract

This study investigated novel methods for treating the surface of nitrile‐butadiene rubber to enhance its stability and resistance to thermal oxidation and aggressive media. The rubber surface was modified using 1,1,2‐trifluoro‐1,2,2‐trichlorethane. The study found that the duration of the modification strongly affected specific properties of the rubbers examined. It was observed that surface modification with 1,1,2‐trifluoro‐1,2,2‐trichlorethane improved the properties of nitrile‐butadiene rubber. Subsequently, the impact of the modification duration on morphology, thermal resistance, and chemical resistance was presented.