CANCELLED: Effect of Buckminsterfullerenes as a Filler On High Temperature Properties of FKM

Fluoroelastomers have excellent mechanical properties at high temperatures.  These properties can be further improved by replacing a portion of carbon black with buckminsterfullerenes.  Fluorocarbon (FKM) rubber was compounded with carbon black and buckminsterfullerenes; the resulting compounds were analyzed for the effect of temperature on physical properties. The parameters studied were: tensile properties, compression set, and fatigue resistance.