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Thermal decomposition temperatures of EPDM, silica and EPDM-based MRE samples.
| Sample | Tonset (°C) | T50% (°C) | Tp (°C) | Residue (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPDM | 426.3 | 454.6 | 464.3 | 0.891 |
| S1 (0 wt.% SiO2) | 430.3 | 463.9 | 468.5 | 41.09 |
| S2 (3 wt.% SiO2) | 434.9 | 464.8 | 469.8 | 48.06 |
| S3 (6 wt.% SiO2) | 435.8 | 465.1 | 471.1 | 48.3 |
| S4 (9 wt.% SiO2) | 437.7 | 467.4 | 472.7 | 49.17 |
| S5 (11 wt.% SiO2) | 438.5 | 469.5 | 473.5 | 50.68 |
