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Vulcanization is the process of adding elemental [[sulfur]] to natural [[rubber]], also known as [[isoprene]], as a [[crosslinking agent]] to strengthen it.  It was first discovered by [[Charles Goodyear]] while attempting to [[synthesize]] a stronger form of natural rubber in order make [[tire]]s.
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Vulcanization is the process of adding elemental [[sulphur]] to natural [[rubber]], also known as [[isoprene]], as a [[crosslinking agent]] to strengthen it.  It was first discovered by [[Charles Goodyear]] while attempting to [[synthesize]] a stronger form of natural rubber in order to make [[tire]]s.
 
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Vulcanization is the process of adding elemental sulphur to natural rubber, also known as isoprene, as a crosslinking agent to strengthen it. It was first discovered by Charles Goodyear while attempting to synthesize a stronger form of natural rubber in order to make tires.

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