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Frequently Asked Questions
What is silicone and what is it made of?
Silicone is a family of synthetic polymers with a backbone made of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms, typically combined with organic groups such as methyl. This unique Si–O structure gives silicone excellent thermal stability, chemical resistance, flexibility, and weathering resistance.
What is the difference between silicone and silicon?
Silicon is a chemical element, while silicone is a synthetic polymer containing silicon, oxygen, and organic groups. Silicon is widely used in semiconductors and other materials, whereas silicones are used as fluids, rubbers, resins, sealants, coatings, and other specialty materials.
What are the main types of silicone materials?
The main types of silicone materials include silicone fluids, silicone rubber, silicone resins, silicone emulsions, and silicone-based specialty products. Their properties and applications vary according to molecular structure, viscosity, functional groups, and curing or crosslinking chemistry.
What is PDMS and how is it related to silicone?
PDMS, or polydimethylsiloxane, is one of the most widely used silicone polymers. It is commonly used in silicone fluids and can also serve as a key polymer component in silicone-based materials. Depending on molecular weight, viscosity, functional groups, and formulation, PDMS can be used in applications such as lubrication, release, damping, coatings, personal care, and specialty formulations.
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