Silicone (formally referred to as polymerized siloxane or polysiloxane) refers to a series of polymers with alternating silicon and oxygen atoms, their properties determined by the organic groups in conjunction with silicon atoms. Silicone is fluid, resinous, rubbery, extremely stable at high temperatures and water resistant, making them ideal for use as adhesives, lubricants, hydraulic fluids and insulation in a wide range of areas.
One of the key elements of silicone is its ability, its mechanical properties over a wide temperature range from -80 ° to maintain F – 400 ° F (60 ° C – 205 ° C) and in some cases, normality can not be couched in a broader range of temperatures.
Silicone is often mistakenly referred to as “silicon”. Although silicones contain silicon atoms, they are not composed only of silicon, and have very different physical properties of the silicon element. » Read more: Introduction To Silicone And Silicone Products