How Oxygen Effects the Integrity of Tire Compounds, The ：有氧的影响轮胎的完整性的化合物.pptVIP

How Oxygen Effects the Integrity of Tire Compounds, The Work Being Done to Test for This Degradation and the Consequences on Tire DurabilityBruce A. Currie, P.E.bcurrie@CAugust 13, 2010 A Tire is a Complex Product.Contains up to 20 Different Components.Components are: Rubber Only Rubber and Fabric Rubber and SteelPhysical Properties of Rubber Change Over Time due to: Temperature Stress to the Rubber Age of the Rubber Aging of Rubber Compounds is the Primary Topic of this Presentation.One Factor in Aging is the Effect Oxygen has on the Physical Properties of Rubber.Oxygen Degradation of Rubber Compounds can Lead to Tire Failure and is the Primary Mechanism Studied by NHTSA in the Ford/Firestone Rollover/Tire Failure Problem.NHTSA’s Work Lead to the Various Parts of the TREAD Act of 2000. Oxygen Degradation of Rubber Compounds has Been Studied by the Tire Industry for Years.Introduction to Rubber Technology (1959) Stated: “The attack of oxygen has a greater effect on rubber then any other degrading influence”.Rubber Technology (1973) Stated: “…the age-resistors used must be capable of reacting with the agents causing aging … to prevent or slow the polymer breakdown”. Antioxidant Chemicals are used to Slow Oxygen Degradation.The Vanderbilt Rubber Handbook (1990) Stated: “Antioxidant selection is based on anticipated service requirements”.Science and Technology of Rubber (1994) Stated: “Increase in service temperature will thus accelerate the degradation of rubber…”.The Quantity of Antioxidant Must be Sufficient to Protect the Tire Compounds for the Life of the Tire. One Very Important Factor Concerning Oxygen Degradation is the Permeability of the Tire’s Inner Liner.All Tires Loss Air through Their Inner Liner.Oxygen Flow (and Degradation) Increases as: Inner Liner Gage Decreases Halobutyl Content Decreases Inflation Pressure IncreasesPure Nitrogen Inflation Eliminates Oxygen Degradation, but How Practical is Nitrogen Inflati