Chemical properties vary depending on the type and amount of acrylonitrile and butadiene in the copolymer.

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1. It has excellent resistance to oils and grease, making it ideal for applications where these fluids are present.
2. It is also resistant to many other chemicals, including acids, alkalis, and solvents.
3. Nitrile rubber is a durable material that can withstand high temperatures and pressures.
4. It has good compression set resistance, meaning it will retain its shape and provide a tight seal even after repeated compressions.
5. Nitrile rubber is an affordable and widely available material.
6. It is easy to work with, making it a good choice for custom applications.

Nitrile rubber NBR is available in both standard and high-performance grades. Standard Nitrile rubber has good resistance to oils, whereas high-performance nitrile rubber offers better resistance to a wider range of chemicals, including acids and solvents.

It should be noted however, that with the increased usage of Bio-Fuels, many grades of Nitrile are not suitable and either a PVC/Nitrile blend or a flouroelastomer should be used.

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TECH TIPS – Viton® O-rings vs. Nitrile Rubber (NBR)

One of the benefits to using Kit Masters fan clutches is their resistance to air leaks. Kit Masters has been using VITON® o-rings in our products for several years and this Tech Tip will explain why.

Nitrile also known as Buna-N or NBR is the most commonly used elastomer for sealing products; approximately 50% of all o-rings sold are Nitrile. It has a maximum operating temperature of 250 ͦF and is exceptionally resistant to petroleum base oils and hydrocarbon fuels (natural gas, mineral oils, etc.). This material has worked well for Kit Masters but rising under hood temperatures have demanded a higher quality o-ring material.

VITON® is the trade name for a Fluorocarbon (FKM) material. It has an operating temperature up to 400 ͦF and can tolerate intermittent temperatures of 600 ͦF. It has excellent resistance to a wide variety of chemicals, weather and compression set requirements. Since switching to VITON® Kit Masters has noticed fewer failures due to o-ring deterioration.

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