Polymer Technology
Polymers are classified into four categories namely thermosetting, thermoplastic, elastomer and fibre depending upon their

Magnitude of intermolecular forces
Molecular sizes
Polymerisation mechanism
Resistance to heat

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Polymer Technology
Peptizers like aromatic mercaptans (e.g. thiophenes) are added in rubber to

Increase its viscosity
Reduce the time of vulcanisation and quantity of vulcanising agent
Protect rubber goods from attack by oxygen & ozone present in the atmosphere
Reduce its viscosity to permit easier processing

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