TY  - BOOK
AU  - Jackson K D O
AU  - Ellis G
AU  - Jones C H
AU  - Loadman M J R
TI  - Fourier transform Raman spectroscopy of elastomers: An overview
PY  - 1991///
PB  - Journal of Natural Rubber Research
KW  - Elastomers
KW  - Raman spectroscopy
N2  - The application of Fourier Trnsform (FT) Raman spectroscopy in the field of elastomers has been reviewed. FT Raman sepctra of various natural and synthetic elastomers are presented to illustrate both the advantages and the limitations of the technique. Carbon black and some oils, when compounded with natural and synthetic elastomers, prevent the acquisiton of useful Raman spectra. However, all other commercial samples studied produced excellent spectra in the raw and vulcanised states without any sample pre-treatment. This has allowed quantitative work on blends and isomeric elastomers and also the direct study of the rubber vulcansiation process. Future developments of the technique are also discussed
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