Rubber

Abstract

THE authors in the introduction state that the purpose of the book is to present a set of tables of idetailed quantitative data of the properties of rubber together with some additional chapters dealing with other aspects of the properties of rubber. The fact that this monumental work was produced by a research association which has created for itself an international reputation for the quality of its technical literature, especially its “Summary of Current Literature”, would lead one to expect a work of great accuracy, scope and ease of reference, and there is little doubt that the userthis term is used in preference to reader will not be disappointed in all these respects. It is highly probable that “Dawson and Porritt” will soon become as indispensable to the rubber technologist as “Beilstein” is to the organic chemist. In fact, we are to be congratulated upon producing this classical work in Great Britain, especially in view of the fact that the United States, Germany and Japan recognise the importance of ‘rubber science’ while we still relegate the subject to the limbo of minor technologies.

Rubber:

Physical and Chemical Properties. By T. R. Dawson and B. D. Porritt. A Technical Handbook produced by the co-operation of the Rubber Growers' Association, Inc., and the Research Association of British Rubber Manufacturers. Pp. xi + 700. (Croydon: Research Association of British Rubber Manufacturers, 1935.) 45s.