3.3.4.3 Structure of CR and its influence on properties
Viscosity, The molecular weight distribution, the degree of long chain branching, and the average molecular weight have the same effect on CR as on NBR. The Mooney viscosity has an influence on the ability of the rubber to band on mills, the heat build-up during mixing, the acceptance of filler, the extrudability, die swell and calenderability, to name a few.