What was Goodyear's main challenge with rubber?
Stability
Color
Weight
Cost
Answer
Stability was Goodyear's primary challenge with rubber. Natural rubber was highly reactive, becoming sticky in hot weather and brittle in cold temperatures. Goodyear sought to stabilize the material, making it more durable and versatile for various applications. Through extensive experimentation, he eventually discovered the process of vulcanization, which involved heating rubber with sulfur.
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