Samples were measured at a strain rate of 50 mm per minute. Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR, Bio- Rad FTS 300) were recorded with a resolution of 4 cm1 to investigate the chemical degradation of silicone rubbers.
Surface morphology of silicone rubbers before and after degradation in desired solutions was examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM, JEOL JSM-5610LV).