Caucho de espuma
Esquema
Jerarquía
<materiales por composición> > material orgánico > elastómero > <elastómero por forma>
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
- foam rubber [en]
- schuimrubber [nl]
- caoutchouc mousse [fr]
- rubber, foam [en]
- sponge rubber [en]
- foamed rubber [en]
- polyether [nl]
- goma alveolar [es]