Question

Rubber is hardened for making tyres by:

• A. adding $H_2$
• B. adding carbon black
• C. saturating it
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

adding carbon black

Carbon black is used in various formulations with different rubber types to customize the performance properties of tyres. Different grades of carbon black are used to optimize properties like handling,tradewear, fuel mileage and abrasion resistance.