Which mechanism causes the decreased elasticity observed in vulcanized rubber exposed to elevated temperatures?

💡 Explanation

When vulcanized rubber is heated, dissociation of polysulfide crosslinks occurs because thermal energy overcomes bond strength causing chain segments to become free and leading to loss of elasticity. Therefore scission of cross-links result, rather oxidation, etanglement, or crystalisation occurring which involving different mechanisms.

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