Ammonium persulfate, also known as ammonium peroxydisulfate, is a white crystalline solid used in a variety of industries, such as agriculture, electronics, and wastewater treatment. It is used to bleach textiles, as an oxidizing agent in chemical synthesis, and as a soil conditioner.
Common failures that can occur when rubber is exposed to ammonium persulfate include physical and chemical deterioration of the rubber material. The physical deterioration can include cracking, chipping, and warping, while chemical deterioration can involve the loss of elastomeric properties due to the breakdown of the rubber structure. In addition, the rubber may become more brittle and less able to withstand extreme temperatures.
Viton ® o-rings from Marco Rubber offer excellent compatibility with a range of chemicals, oils and resist high temperatures up to 400F. Viton ® is also known as FKM made of fluoroelastomer one of the most versatile and widely used sealing materials.
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