Research Article

Detailed Study on the Mechanical Properties and Activation Energy of Natural Rubber/Chloroprene Rubber Blends during Aging Processes

Table 2

“Apparent” network density of NR and NR/CR blends.

MaterialsInteraction parameter ()Saturated swelling (%)Network density (mol/cm3)

NR0.390193.31.98 × 10−4
NR/CR50.377251.41.56 × 10−4
NR/CR100.365241.41.68 × 10−4