1、 ISO 2012 Reclaimed rubbers and reclaimed crumb rubbers Evaluation of dispersion in rubber mixes Caoutchoucs rgnrs et poudrettes de caoutchoucs rgnrs valuation de la dispersion dans les mlanges de caoutchouc TECHNICAL REPORT ISO/TR 16098 First edition 2012-09-01 Reference number ISO/TR 16098:2012(E)
2、 ISO/TR 16098:2012(E) ii ISO 2012 All rights reserved COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DOCUMENT ISO 2012 All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without
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4、O 2012 All rights reserved iii Contents Page Foreword iv 1 Scope . 1 2 Normative references 1 3 Preparation of test mixes for the evaluation of reclaimed and crumb rubbers dispersion 1 3.1 General . 1 3.2 Standard test formulation . 1 3.3 Procedure 2 4 Measurement of the dispersion of reclaimed rubb
5、ers and crumbs rubbers 4 4.1 General . 4 4.2 Apparatus 4 4.3 Test piece . 5 4.4 Test procedure . 5 4.5 Image processing 5 4.6 Measurement of Equivalent Circular Diameter (ECD) 5 4.7 Measurement of surface fraction 5 5 Test report . 6 Bibliography 7 ISO/TR 16098:2012(E) Foreword ISO (the Internationa
6、l Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been es
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11、he possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. ISO/TR 16098 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 45, Rubber and rubber products, Subcommittee SC 3, Raw materials (in
12、cluding latex) for use in the rubber industry. iv ISO 2012 All rights reserved TECHNICAL REPORT ISO/TR 16098:2012(E) Reclaimed rubbers and reclaimed crumb rubbers Evaluation of dispersion in rubber mixes 1 Scope This Technical Report specifies standard materials, standard test formulations, equipmen
13、t and processing methods for evaluating the dispersion of reclaimed rubbers and reclaimed crumb rubbers in rubber mixes. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
14、 references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. ISO 2393, Rubber test mixes Preparation, mixing and vulcanization Equipment and procedures ISO 23529, Rubber General procedures for preparing and conditioning test pieces for physical test methods 3 Prepar
15、ation of test mixes for the evaluation of reclaimed and crumb rub- bers dispersion 3.1 General The ability of reclaimed or crumb rubbers to disperse in a rubber compound is studied by light macroscopy. These materials shall be mixed in a white masterbatch using a mill mixing procedure. After vulcani
16、zation, a slice of a bar specimen shall be used to evaluate the dispersion. 3.2 Standard test formulation 3.2.1 White masterbatch The masterbatch formulation for the evaluation of the dispersion is given in Table 1. The materials used shall be national or international standard reference materials.
17、If no standard reference materials are available the materials used shall be agreed between the interested parties. Table 1 Masterbatch formulation Material Parts by mass Natural rubber TSR 3L Stearic acid aZinc oxide aTiO 2anatase Liquid paraffin 100,00 1,50 3,00 105,00 15,00 Total 224,50 aPowder m
18、aterials shall be used (standard curing ingredients used in the industry). ISO 2012 All rights reserved 1 ISO/TR 16098:2012(E) 3.2.2 Incorporation formulation for reclaimed rubber or rubber crumb The incorporation formulation is given in Table 2. The materials used shall be national or international
19、 standard reference materials. If no standard reference materials are available the materials used shall be agreed between the interested parties. Table 2 Incorporation formulation for evaluation of reclaimed rubber dispersion Material Parts by mass White masterbatch Reclaimed or crumb rubber Sulfur
20、 aTBBS b 100,00 10,00 c2,50 1,00 Total 113,50 aPowder materials shall be used (standard curing ingredients used in the industry). bN-tert-butyl-benzothiazole-2-sulfenamide. This is supplied in powder form having an initial insoluble-matter content, determined in accordance with ISO 11235, of less th
21、an 0,3 %. The material shall be stored at room temperature in a closed container and the insoluble matter shall be checked every 6 months. If this is found to exceed 0,75 %, the material shall be discarded or recrystallized. cThis crumb rubber loading of 10 parts was estimated to be sufficient to as
22、sess the dispersion level in the rubber matrix. 3.3 Procedure 3.3.1 Equipment and procedure Equipment and procedure for the preparation, mixing and vulcanization shall be in accordance with ISO 2393. 3.3.2 Mixing procedure 3.3.2.1 White masterbatch Internal mixing 2 ISO 2012 All rights reserved ISO/
23、TR 16098:2012(E)Duration (min) Cumulative time (min) a) Adjust the temperature of the internal mixer to achieve a final mix temperature of 120 C in about 5 min. Close the discharge door, set the rotor at 50 rpm, start the rotor and raise the ram. 0 0 b) Load the rubber. Lower the ram and allow the n
24、atural rubber to be masticated. 1,0 1,0 c) Raise the ram and add about 75 % of the TiO 2 , taking care to avoid any loss. Then lower the ram and allow the batch to mix. 1,0 2,0 d) Raise the ram and add the rest of TiO 2and liquid paraffin, taking care to avoid any loss. Then lower the ram and allow
25、the batch to mix. 1,0 3,0 e) Raise the ram and add the zinc oxide and the stearic acid taking care to avoid any loss. Then lower the ram and allow the batch to mix. 1,0 4,0 f) Raise the ram and clean the mixer throat and the top of the ram. Lower the ram and allow the batch to mix. 1,0 5,0Total time
26、 (max.) 5,0 g) Turn off the rotor, raise the ram and discharge the batch. Record the maximum batch temperature. h) Immediately pass the batch four times through a laboratory mill with its mill opening set at 2,5 mm and at a temperature of 50 C 5 C. Check-weigh the batch (see ISO 2393). If the mass o
27、f the batch differs from the theoretical value by more than + 0,5 % or - 1,5 %, discard the batch and remix. i) Leave the batch for 30 min to 24 h after mixing, if possible at standard temperature and humidity as defined in ISO 23529. 3.3.2.2 Incorporation Mill mixing The standard laboratory mill ba
28、tch mass, in grams, shall be based on twice the formulation mass. The surface temperature of the rolls shall be maintained at 50 C 5 C throughout the mixing. A good rolling bank at the nip of the rolls shall be maintained during mixing. If this is not obtained with the nip settings specified below,
29、small adjustments to the mill openings may be necessary. ISO 2012 All rights reserved 3 ISO/TR 16098:2012(E)Duration (min) Cumulative time (min) a) Band the white masterbatch on the roll with the mill set at 50 C 5 C and at a 1,2 mm opening. 2,0 2,0 b) Add the reclaimed rubber. Do not cut the band u
30、ntil it is completely incorporated. 0,5 2,5 c) Make a 3/4 cut from each side, allowing 15 s between each cut. 0,5 3,0 d) Add the TBBS and the sulfur evenly across the rolls, still set at an opening of 1,2 mm. 2,0 5,0 e) Make three 3/4 cuts from each side, allowing 15 s between each cut. 2,0 7,0 f) C
31、ut the batch from the mill. Set the mill opening at 1,2 mm and pass the rolled batch endwise through the rolls six times, introducing it from each end alternately. 2,0 9,0Total time (max.) 9,0 g) Sheet the batch to approximately 10 mm. Check-weigh the batch (see ISO 2393). If the mass of the batch d
32、iffers from the theoretical value by more than + 0,5 % or - 1,5 %, discard the batch and remix. h) Prepare blanks for ISO bar test pieces (see 4.3). i) After mixing and prior to vulcanization, condition the batch for at least 2 h but not more than 24 h, if possible at standard laboratory temperature
33、 and humidity as defined in ISO 23529. 3.3.3 Vulcanization procedure Vulcanize test pieces (see 4.3) at 150 C 5 C for 15 min. 4 Measurement of the dispersion of reclaimed rubbers and crumbs rubbers 4.1 General This method is a testing method which determines the surface fraction (i.e. the fraction o
34、f surface occupied by reclaimed rubber or crumbs) and the various sizes of reclaimed rubbers or crumb rubbers particles in a white masterbatch by using a light macroscope and a numerical camera. 4.2 Apparatus 4.2.1 Razor blade, with only one edge, set in a suitable device. 4.2.2 Cut-out device, with
35、 a mechanism of levers in order to make a vertical cut and a clamp for the razor blade. 4.2.3 Optical macroscope, equipped with a numerical camera. 4.2.4 Lamp for the macroscope, giving a strong light intensity. 4 ISO 2012 All rights reserved ISO/TR 16098:2012(E) NOTE The observations are made with
36、an indirect lighting and an angle of approximately 60. 4.3 Test piece By using the cut-out device, cut a test piece from the ISO bar having a cross-section of approximately 8 mm thickness and 10 mm width. The surface must be as flat as possible. Do not touch the surface which is used for measurement
37、 The blade shall be replaced before each new cut, to avoid stripes on the cut. 4.4 Test procedure Arrange the sample on the macroscope sample holder. Adjust the diaphragm of the light macroscope and the acquisition time of the numerical camera to enhance the contrast. Adjust the angle of the lamp i
38、lluminating the sample surface, in order to decrease the intensity of the bright points on the sample surface. Use a magnification, G = x20, in order to see enough objects on the photograph, observe the various classes of particles and underline their distribution in the masterbatch. Take enough pho
39、tographs on different zones of the sample for the image processing. NOTE 10 photographs are enough for dispersed particles. 4.5 Image processing Use commercial image processing software. NOTE For example AnalySis software. Convert the colour image (24 bits) to an image in levels of gray (8 bits) and
40、 reverse the contrast. Use some mathematical filters to increase the contrast of fillers and enhance the image (noise reduction smoothing). Convert this to a black and white image (binary contrast image). 4.6 Measurement of Equivalent Circular Diameter (ECD) Equivalent Circular Diameter (ECD) is the
41、 diameter of a circle with area equal to that of the projection of the particle at a plane; relevant for imaging methods of particle characterization used in microscopy. The ECD is also referred to as the Heywood diameter. Due to the image magnification, the measurement of the ECD does not include t
42、he particles of size lower than 5 m. Calculate a number average ECD from all the individual particle ECDs. A particle size distribution curve can also be relevant. 4.7 Measurement of surface fraction Surface fraction is the percentage of the surface occupied by particles. The value is determined for
43、 each photograph by image analysis on the binary image. With all surface fractions, a number average surface fraction is calculated for each sample. ISO 2012 All rights reserved 5 ISO/TR 16098:2012(E) 5 Test report The test report shall include the following: a) a reference to this International Sta
44、ndard; b) all details necessary for the identification of the sample; c) the reference materials used to prepare the test mix; d) the ambient conditions in the laboratory during preparation of the test mix; e) any unusual features noted during the determination; f) details of any operation not inclu
45、ded in this International Standard or in the International Standard to which reference is made, as well as of any operation regarded as optional; g) the results and the units in which they have been expressed; h) the date of the test. 6 ISO 2012 All rights reserved ISO/TR 16098:2012(E) Bibliography 1 ISO 11235, Rubber compounding ingredients Sulfenamide accelerators Test methods ISO 2012 All rights reserved 7ISO/TR 16098:2012(E) ISO 2012 All rights reserved IC S 83.040.20 Price based on 7 pages
