Silicon is the common name for polymers that contain sequentially arranged silicon and oxygen atoms instead of carbon in their structure. Most silicon molecules have methyl or phenyl groups attached to silicon atoms. Silicones are most commonly produced in liquid, resin or elastomer form. Silicone fluids are highly stable substances. They do not break easily. It is a good electrical insulator, it is also preferred in hydraulic fluids and emulsion breaking agents, to reduce the water permeability of textile and paper materials. Silicone rubbers are also very important for their properties such as electrical insulating, chemical resistance and maintaining flexibility over a wide temperature range.
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Combining the advantages of glass and plastic, silicones have superior qualities than all other materials. It is resistant like plastics and can be formed into many forms. It is also resistant to heat and humidity like glass. It is chemically inert and insulating.
Silicon is produced from silica sand as in glass production. This sand is liquefied at very high temperatures and undergoes various processes.
Today, silicone-based elastomer products are used in various industries with their features and benefits. For example, they do not change their physical properties in wide temperature ranges, are resistant to high temperatures, show high chemical and fluid resistance, are highly flexible, do not deform easily under pressure, are a good insulator, do not imperme water, can be easily colored and can show a high degree of transparency.
Thanks to these benefits, silicone-based elastomers are widely used in the automotive, aerospace, electrical, electronics, construction, health, cosmetics, food, rubber, paper, textile, leather and surface coatings industries.
Swelling from the liquid penetration of the rubber is often the most obvious effect. However, this swelling does not necessarily indicate permanent deterioration. Rubber usually regains most of its original properties after the liquid has evaporated. Changes in tensile strength and elongation are expressed as percentages of the original values. These changes usually mean losses. Volume changes, i.e. swelling, due to the penetration of liquids between the silicone polymer chainsappear as positive values.
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