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cross-linking

In chemistry, lateral linking between two or more long-chain molecules in a polymer. Cross-linking gives the polymer a higher melting point and makes it harder. Examples of cross-linked polymers include Bakelite and vulcanized rubber.


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Reasons can be oxidative damage of the rubber because of extended storage or insufficient rubber stabilization, as well as oxidative cross-linking during mixing due to severe processing conditions.
The extent to which cross-linking occurs during the radiation treatment is an important design variable.
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