Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the tear strength of an elastomer specimen having a housing which contains therein a specimen holder, a controllable heat source, a force applying assembly which includes a taut wire, means for measuring the amount of movement of the force applying assembly and a temperature programmer and strip chart recorder. The force applying assembly by means of the taut wire applies a predetermined amount of force on the elastomer specimen which has been precut on one side thereof. The load on the taut wire is counterbalanced by a calibrated spring such that the load decreases linearly to zero as the tearing of the specimen is completed. The result of the tearing is displayed and shows the transition of the elastomer from glass to rubber, the modulus before tearing, the progression of tearing versus increasing temperature, and the strength of the elastomer at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A fluorinated polyether is synthesized by (1) reacting perfluoroglutaryl chloride and 1,5-hexafluoropentane diol to provide a fluorinated polyester and (2) converting ester groups of the polyester to ether groups by SF.sub.4 reduction. The product obtained is a thermally stable polyether which is particularly useful in providing an elastomeric material for aircraft fuel tank sealants, tire valves, O-rings, hose, gaskets, and the like.

Abstract: A sealant composition comprising a non-crosslinked, elastomeric mastic and an extrusion-inhibiting amount of vulcanized rubber particles of irregular shape and having sharp edges and angular surfaces. When the composition is used as a channel sealant, the ability of the particles to deform at structural gaps while offering resistance to extrusion prevents the loss of the elastomeric mastic.

Abstract: A fluorinated polyether is synthesized by (1) reacting perfluoroglutryl chloride and 1,5-hexafluoropentane diol to provide a fluorinated polyester and (2) converting ester groups of the polyester to ether groups by SF.sub.4 reduction. The product obtained is a thermally stable polyether which is particularly useful in providing an elastomeric material for aircraft fuel tank sealants, tire valves, O-rings, hose, gaskets, and the like.

Abstract: A sealant composition comprising a non-crosslinked, elastomeric mastic and an extrusion-inhibiting amount of vulcanized rubber particles of irregular shape and having sharp edges and angular surfaces. When the composition is used as a channel sealant, the ability of the particles to deform at structural gaps while offering resistance to extrusion prevents the loss of the elastomeric mastic.

Abstract: Linear fluorocarbon triazine containing polymers are prepared by reacting a fluorocarbon nitrile with ammonia and silver trifluoroacetate, and reacting the resulting silver chelate with a fluorocarbon acid anhydride to provide a triazine product. The triazine polymers are thermally and hydrolytically stable and resistant to degradation by fuels, properties which render them particularly useful in sealant applications.