What was Goodyear's main goal in his research?
Stable rubber
New metal
Synthetic fabric
New plastic
Answer
Stable rubber was Goodyear's primary research objective. He sought a way to prevent rubber from becoming sticky and brittle, which would make it more durable and versatile for various applications. Through his experiments, Goodyear discovered the process of vulcanization, which involved heating rubber with sulfur to create a more stable and elastic material.
Rubber Revolution: The Charles Goodyear Quiz
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