How to find variation of modulus of rubber with temperature?

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The modulus of rubber is significantly affected by temperature, as rubber behaves similarly to an ideal monoatomic gas. When work is applied to rubber, it does not store potential energy; instead, the energy is converted to thermal energy. This behavior is crucial for understanding rubber elasticity, particularly in varying temperature conditions. For detailed mathematical expressions and further insights, refer to the resources provided, including the Wikipedia page on rubber elasticity.

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I want to know the what is the effect of temperature on modulus of rubber, mathematical expression will be helpful
 
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NIkhil Sharma said:
I want to know the what is the effect of temperature on modulus of rubber, mathematical expression will be helpful

Rubber which is an elastomer behaves somewhat like an ideal monoatomic gas,
inasmuch as (to good approximation) elastic polymers do not store any potential energy in stretched chemical bonds or elastic work done in stretching molecules,
when work is done upon them. Instead, all work done on the rubber is "released" (not stored) and appears immediately in the polymer as thermal energy.
see for details https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_elasticity
The Effect of Temperature on Rubber Band Elasticity
tuhsphysics.ttsd.k12.or.us/Research/IB10/RajeJaneHerm/index.htm
The Effect of Temperature on the. Elasticity of a Rubber Band. By: Anu Rajendran, Lauren Janes, Amanda Hermens. http://www.ikon-gallery.co.uk/Repository/ .
 
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