Packet 3: Tossup 11

A catalytic inverse form of this process can be used to generate limonene-based filtration mediums for heavy metals like mercury. A class of two-component materials formed by undergoing this process at room temperature proceeds via a platinum-catalyzed addition reaction or a tin-catalyzed condensation reaction. To evaluate compounds that have undergone this process, their viscosity and shear modulus is measured with an Oscillating Disc Rheometer. George (-5[1])Oenslager pioneered this industrial process with aniline derivatives like MBTS (-5[1])and DCBS. (-5[1])A combination of zinc oxide and stearic acid are used to activate accelerators that facilitate this process. This process uses heat (10[1])to cure a class of materials and create cross-links of sulfur (10[2])in them. (10[12]-5[1])For 10 points, (10[1])name this process (10[2])used to strengthen rubber (10[1])polymers. (10[2])■END■ (10[3])

ANSWER: vulcanization [accept sulfur vulcanization or room temperature vulcanization or efficient vulcanization; prompt on curing until “cure” is read]
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