Vulcanization of rubber

The vulcanization process significantly improved rubber by making it durable and elastic at a range of temperatures, overcoming issues of brittleness in cold and stickiness in heat. This made rubber a practical material for a wide variety of uses, revolutionizing its application in industries.
 Charles Goodyear United States 1839 Vulcanization of rubber

The vulcanization process significantly improved rubber by making it durable and elastic at a range of temperatures, overcoming issues of brittleness in cold and stickiness in heat. This made rubber a practical material for a wide variety of uses, revolutionizing its application in industries.