It is often useful to describe vulcanization reaction kinetics in terms of a mathematical model so that curing behavior may be predicted for different heat histories. Commonly used models for describing vulcanization kinetics are reviewed and discussed with emphasis on the mathematical relationships between them. The Deng-Isayev, Sestak-Berggren, and Kamal models are regarded as members of a hierarchy of increasing complexity. Simpler members are preferred for robustness. Tests of their validity against experimental data are recommended to guide the choice of models.
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