Rocks to Rubber: Origin of the Fluoroelastomer Species

Fluoroelastomers (FKM) are used in the harshest application conditions all over the world in numerous markets.  This presentation describes the history of FKM, the complex raw material supply chain, and difficult manufacturing processes involved in the production of fluoroelastomer polymers.  The make-up of and curative systems FKM polymers are also generally discussed.