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Activator definition and meaning

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Lilit Farmazian August 18, 2022 |

Activator chemicals are typically sulfur-based compounds, which act as catalysts to promote vulcanization in car tires. Other types of activators, such as zinc oxide, can also be used. The amount of activator used in a rubber compound varies depending on the type of vulcanization process being used and the desired properties of the finished product.

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Lilit Farmazian

Lilit is a car enthusiast and writer who has been writing about cars for years in her spare time. She loves nothing more than taking on new projects involving all things automotive.

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