The concentration effects of the silane coupling agent bis (triethoxysilylpropyl) disulfide (TESPD) on mechanical properties of silica filled silicone rubber (SR)/natural rubber (NR) compound are investigated upon torque maximum value, tensile strength, tensile modulus and hardness. The compounds are cured with a conventional vulcanization system. The concentration range of the TESPD used is 1 to 17 phr. The optimum concentration of the TESPD is found to be 13 phr in the SR/NR compound. The degree of dispersion of silica in the rubber matrix is also examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).


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