Ever wonder why car tires are black in colour. Even Rubber and plastics can make any color we want, all we need to do is add the right chemical . Then why is Black ??
For being black it have a good reason for their specific color, and it has to do with the longevity and safety of your tires . Being black is the result in extend the life .
The chemical Used for making tyre black is ‘carbon black‘ and it’s added to protect your tires against ozone and UV damage. By adding the chemical, it drastically prolongs the life of the tire. So much so, that all tire manufacturers use this same additive in tire production.
Carbon black also has the capability to resist the corrosive effects of ozone and absorb the UV rays to convert them into heat. Heat is preferable because as the tires cool down or heat up, it can expand or contract to accommodate the added stress. Where ozone will attack the molecules and chemical bonds which weaken the overall integrity of a tire, expansion and contraction are less damaging and less dangerous. The result is a safer, longer life tire.
Without this proceedure the tyres will not be able to withstand the friction n stress of the road. This carbon is responsible for giving tyres the characteristic black colour .
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