Vitriol, white is also known as sulfuric acid, and is a strong mineral acid used in a variety of industrial applications. It is commonly used for producing fertilizers, dyes, explosives, and detergents, and is also used in the rubber and plastics industries.
When rubber is exposed to sulfuric acid, it can cause the rubber to become brittle and crack due to its reactivity. In addition, it can cause swelling and softening of the rubber and can lead to the breakdown of the rubber’s components, leading to potential failure of the rubber seal. It can also cause discoloration and changes in the physical and chemical properties of the rubber.
Fluorosilicone o-rings are a hybrid of silicone and FKM resulting in great jet fuel resistance with high and low temperature performance. Also widely used in semiconductor Ashing equipment with strong resistance to oxygen plasma, FVMQ fluorosilicone o-rings also feature excellent flexibility, compression resistance, aging and sunlight resistance, and overall wide range of basic chemical resistance.
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