Preparation of Natural Rubber
The latex sap of the rubber tree is used to make natural rubber. The latex is harvested by affixing a container to the rubber tree, which is referred to as tapping.
After that, formic acid is used to coagulate the latex. They become a hard mass as a result of this process. These rubbers are now completely dried, either with a series of rollers or by allowing them to air dry for several days. These natural rubbers are now ready for processing and will be used to make a variety of products.
Rubber
Rubber is a natural product made by plants. Throughout the history of humanity and the rise of human civilizations, rubber has played a significant role. Today, we obtain 99% of the natural rubber we use from a tree known as Hevea brasiliensis. Hence, rubber is an elastic material produced from the emission of some tropical plants (natural rubber) or extracted from petroleum and natural gas (synthetic rubber). Rubber is an elastic, flexible, and tough substance therefore, it can be used to manufacture tires for vehicles, aircraft, bicycles, etc.