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(57) [Abstract] [PROBLEMS] To provide a reinforcing article having improved bondability of a metal wire / vulcanized elastomer interface and corrosion resistance of a metal wire, and a reinforcement using the same. An article comprising a metal wire embedded in a vulcanized elastomer matrix obtained from a mixture comprising a vulcanizable elastomer and a vulcanizing agent composed of sulfur or a derivative thereof, wherein the metal wire is galvanized steel. And wherein the vulcanizable mixture comprises at least 0.2% by weight trimercaptotriazine, based on the weight of the elastomer, and 0.1-0.5% by weight cobalt, based on the weight of the elastomer. And said article. Tires, conveyor belts, transmission belts and flexible hoses including reinforced structures made of this article. |