Which consequence results when thermal stress breaks cross-links in vulcanized elastomer?

💡 Explanation

Breaking cross-links leads to chain slippage via decreased Van der Waals forces, because elastomers return to a viscous state, thus decreasing tensile strength and overall stiffness. Therefore, pliability increases markedly, rather than stiffening material or raising transition temperatures.

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