Difference between revisions of "Latex foam"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A light spongy rubber | + | A light spongy rubber sourced from the rubber tree ''Hevea Brasiliensis''. First produced in 1929, it is made by mechanically whipping air into the rubber latex prior to curing. Foam rubber turns yellow and becomes powdery when exposed to sunlight. Latex foam is known for its elasticity, comfort and breathability. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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==Applications== | ==Applications== | ||
| + | * Mattresses, pillows, cushions and insulation | ||
==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
| + | * Eco-friendly | ||
==Resources and Citations== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
Revision as of 10:36, 5 February 2024
Description
A light spongy rubber sourced from the rubber tree Hevea Brasiliensis. First produced in 1929, it is made by mechanically whipping air into the rubber latex prior to curing. Foam rubber turns yellow and becomes powdery when exposed to sunlight. Latex foam is known for its elasticity, comfort and breathability.
Synonyms and Related Terms
foamed rubber; foam rubber; caoutchouc mousse (Fr.); schuimrubber (Ned);
Applications
- Mattresses, pillows, cushions and insulation
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Eco-friendly
Resources and Citations
- Foam How: [https://foamhow.com/what-is-latex-foam-uses-pros-cons-comparisons-guide/ What is Latex Foam/}
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 754
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, https://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000