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Important weather resistances of main classes of dielectric elastomers; where: E—excellent; G—Good; F—Fair; P—Poor [77,78].
| Properties | Elastomer Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicone | Acrylic | Polyurethane | Natural Rubber | |
| Atmospheric ageing resistance | E | E | F | P |
| Oxidation resistance | E | E | E | G |
| Heat resistance | E | E | F–G | F–G |
| Low temperature flexibility | E | P | F | E |
| Moisture resistance | E | F | G | G–E |
