Durability irreversible effects

Durability in its broadest sense covers all aspects of irreversible property change with time and use. This includes all types of environmental agent that contribute to degradation and all aspects of mechanical action. This guide seeks to be comprehensive but concentrates on the most common environmental effects and the most important mechanical properties. More details of the test procedures used can be found in text books and the relevant international standards as referenced. 

Durability relates to various possible modes of attack that could reduce the hfe expectancy of the adsorbent, such as chemical, physical, or biological fouling, degradation, and attrition. To combat those effects, the adsorbent, binder, and surface groups (depending on the type of adsorbent) should be physically strong and inert to the carrier or solvent, and should not irreversibly react with (or chemisorb) the adsorbate(s) or contaminants. 

In today s world, quality rubber products are defined not only by their strength, durability, and elasticity, but also by their recyclability. During the curing of rubber, an irreversible reaction takes place leading to the creation of a new three-dimensional molecular network where the plastic and viscous material is converted into an elastic one. Ultimately, it is the effectiveness of the curing process that determines the quality of that material. 

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