Dynamic vulcanization of fluorocarbon elastomers

A processable rubber composition comprising a cured fluorocarbon elastomer dispersed in a matrix comprising a thermoplastic material,

• wherein the thermoplastic material comprises a non-fluorine containing thermoplastic polymer,
• wherein the cured fluorocarbon elastomer is present at a level of greater than or equal to 35% by weight based on the total weight of cured fluorocarbon elastomer and thermoplastic material,
• wherein the fluorocarbon elastomer comprises repeating units derived from vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene, and
• wherein the thermoplastic polymer comprises an amorphous polymer with a glass transition temperature greater than or equal to 150° C.

A processable rubber composition comprising a cured fluorocarbon elastomer dispersed in a matrix comprising a thermoplastic material,

• wherein the thermoplastic material comprises a non-fluorine containing thermoplastic polymer,
• wherein the cured fluorocarbon elastomer is present at a level of greater than or equal to 35% by weight based on the total weight of cured fluorocarbon elastomer and thermoplastic material,
• wherein the cured fluorocarbon elastomer comprises repeating units derived from vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene, and
• wherein the thermoplastic polymer comprises a semi-crystalline material having a melting point greater than or equal to 150° C.

A processable rubber composition comprising a cured fluorocarbon elastomer dispersed in a matrix comprising a thermoplastic material,

• wherein the thermoplastic material comprises a non-fluorine containing thermoplastic polymer,
• wherein the cured fluorocarbon elastomer is present at a level of greater than or equal to 35% by weight based on the total weight of cured fluorocarbon elastomer and thermoplastic material,
• wherein the fluorocarbon elastomer comprises repeating units derived from tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoroalkyl vinylethers,
• wherein the perfluoroalkyl vinylether contains 1 to 6 carbons per perfluoroalkyl group, and
• wherein the thermoplastic polymer comprises an amorphous material having a glass transition temperature greater than or equal to 150° C.

A processable rubber composition comprising a cured fluorocarbon elastomer dispersed in a matrix comprising a thermoplastic material,

• wherein the thermoplastic material comprises a non-fluorine containing thermoplastic polymer,
• wherein the cured fluorocarbon elastomer is present at a level of greater than or equal to 35% by weight based on the total weight of cured fluorocarbon elastomer and thermoplastic material,
• wherein the fluorocarbon elastomer comprises repeating units derived from tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoroalkyl vinylethers,
• wherein the perfluoroalkyl vinylether contains 1 to 6 carbons per perfluoroalkyl group, and
• wherein the thermoplastic polymer comprises a semi-crystalline material having a melting point greater than 150° C.