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To have practical applications, why are cross-links required in rubber?

 

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Cross-links are formed in the process of vulcanisation which is done to improve the physical properties of natural rubber. By cross-linking, rubber gets hard and tough due to increased tensile strength. The vulcanised rubber has higher elasticity, increased stiffness and low water absorption tendency.

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