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Vulcanization of Rubber
Charles Goodyear's 1839 vulcanization, heating rubber with 8% sulfur, created a durable elastic material powering auto tires and waterproof gear. Vulcanized rubber underpins 1.5 billion vehicle tires sold annually, a quantitative measure of its enduring industrial supremacy.
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