Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. It is also known as CO, carbon dioxide, carbon oxide, and carbonic oxide. Common uses of Carbon Monoxide include fuel combustion, welding, and the production of carbonated beverages.
When rubber is exposed to Carbon Monoxide, it is susceptible to a variety of common failure types. These include discoloration, cracking, shrinking, drying, and hardening. The extent of these failures will depend on the environment and the amount of exposure to the chemical. In extreme cases, the rubber may become brittle and break down completely.
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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