Show Radioisotopes Assist in I Search for Better Tires Radioisotopes I AKRON OHIO II from atomic ovens are being used in studies to make better tires One project is to determine how much and how well chemical solutions penetrate various types and grades of tire cords In the future the tagged atoms may be used toward solving the secret of what happens to rubber in vulcanization said Dr Howard E E. E Fritz vice president in charge of research We may even learn just what makes rubber bounce which we are unable to explain scientifically at present even though researchers have been experimenting with rubber rub rub- rubber rubber ber for over two centuries |