Processing of rubber from latex

Processing of rubber from latex:

• Natural rubber is obtained from the latex sap of rubber trees by tapping the trees and collecting the sap.
• The latex is treated with acid to coagulate the rubber particles and form a solid mass.
• The rubber mass is washed, dried, and pressed to remove excess water and impurities.
• The rubber is then rolled into sheets or formed into other shapes using heat and pressure.
• Synthetic rubber is produced by polymerizing monomers such as styrene, butadiene, or isoprene to form long chains of rubber-like molecules.