Foam rubber
Esquema
Jerarquía
<materials by composition> > organic material > elastomer > <elastomer by form>
Descripción
Light spongy rubber made by mechanically whipping air into the rubber latex prior to curing. It is used for mattresses, cushions, and insulation. Foam rubber turns yellow and becomes powdery when exposed to sunlight.
URI original del concepto
Otros términos
- schuimrubber [nl]
- caoutchouc mousse [fr]
- caucho de espuma [es]
- rubber, foam [en]
- sponge rubber [en]
- foamed rubber [en]
- polyether [nl]
- goma alveolar [es]