Why is it necessary to vulcanise natural rubber before use?

Why is it necessary to vulcanise natural rubber before use?

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To make it harder and stronger and more durable. About 50% addition of Sulphur produces a very hard vulcanite or ebonite.

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Kavungya answered the question on March 25, 2019 at 13:11

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