Exploring the Elastic Properties of Rubber

The video explores the properties of rubber, focusing on its elasticity due to its polymer structure, known as elastomers. It explains how entropy, a concept from thermodynamics, contributes to rubber's ability to stretch and return to its original shape. The video also covers various processes like mastication, calendaring, extrusion, and vulcanization that enhance rubber's utility. Charles Goodyear's accidental discovery of vulcanization is highlighted as a pivotal moment in rubber's history.

How does the state of rubber change when it is stretched and then released?

What are some methods used to treat rubber to enhance its properties?