Natural rubber is a polyisoprene, a polymer derived from natural sources. Chemically, it is valued for its elasticity, resilience, and ability to recover its original shape after significant stretching, making it a critical material in the physical sciences and technology sectors. Its unique viscoelastic properties allow it to be manufactured into a wide array of industrial goods, including tires, seals, belts, and protective casings. Industrially, the material undergoes processing methods such as vulcanization, a chemical treatment that cross-links the polymer chains, dramatically improving its strength, dimensional stability, and resistance to degradation from environmental factors like heat and ozone.