Abstract:
A method of making a fluoroelastomer composition includes curing a fluoroelastomer precursor composition under ambient pressure conditions resulting in a fluoroelastomer composition that is substantially free of surface bubbles. The fluoroelastomer precursor composition includes peroxide-curable fluoropolymer, an effective amount of peroxide consisting essentially of bis(2,4-dichlorobenzoyl) peroxide for curing the peroxide-curable fluoropolymer. The fluoroelastomer precursor composition is essentially free of non-fluorinated carbon particles. A method of making composite articles based on the method is also disclosed.