Where does the rubber go?
Where does the rubber go?
(OP)
I read somewhere that in the early days of the pneumatic tire, someone predicted that there would soon be 6 inches or more of rubber dust all over the roads. That did not happen but that 1/4" or more that we are all wearing off our tires must go somewhere. My guess is carbon dust, CO2, and VOC into the air. Does anyone have any data on this?
HAZOP at www.curryhydrocarbons.ca





RE: Where does the rubber go?
100 million years from now, we'll be known as the rubber (and trash) layer.
TTFN
RE: Where does the rubber go?
Interesting question. IRstuff has a very good point. Much of that rubber does indeed become a component of roadside dust which is eventually washed into virtually every corner of our environment. I'm not sure what you mean by "carbon dust", but I assume you mean the remnants of the rubber dust after whatever oxidation of other processes that occur after the dust hits the road. I don't remember any definitive studies of this phenomenon, but I do recall a discussion of this question in an environmental engineering seminar several years ago with a Dr. Thibodeaux of the University of Arkansas. He might be able to tell you if anyone has studied this question in detail.
RE: Where does the rubber go?
RE: Where does the rubber go?
HAZOP at www.curryhydrocarbons.ca
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HAZOP at www.curryhydrocarbons.ca
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RE: Where does the rubber go?
HAZOP at www.curryhydrocarbons.ca
RE: Where does the rubber go?
http://vergina.eng.auth.gr/mech/lat/PM10/Tyre%20wear-tyre%20and%20particle%20composition.htm
may be of help.
RE: Where does the rubber go?
HAZOP at www.curryhydrocarbons.ca
RE: Where does the rubber go?
Great response. I can't imagine what else one might want in the way of knowledge on this subject. One big star for you buddy. Great job!
RE: Where does the rubber go?
Another viewpoint on the subject:
http://www.goodyear.com/corporate/environment/03-ehs/hottopics.html
RE: Where does the rubber go?
HAZOP at www.curryhydrocarbons.ca
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