Home    Company News    Exploring the Versatile World of Silicone Rubber: Properties and Applications

Exploring the Versatile World of Silicone Rubber: Properties and Applications

Hits: 658 img

Silicone rubber, a remarkable elastomeric polymer, stands out for its exceptional resistance to extreme temperatures, aging, electrical insulation, and biological inertness, making it a vital component in modern industries and daily life. Its backbone comprises siloxane bonds (Si-O-Si) with organic groups (such as methyl and vinyl) attached as side chains, conferring unique physicochemical properties.

Key Properties:

Temperature Resistance: Maintains flexibility from -100°C to +300°C, far surpassing conventional rubbers.
Aging Resistance: Outstanding resistance to oxidation and UV radiation, minimizing yellowing and cracking over time.
Biological Inertness: Non-toxic and non-reactive to human tissues, ideal for medical applications like catheters and implants.
Electrical Insulation: High resistivity, crucial for insulation in electronics, aerospace, and other high-tech sectors.
Applications:

Healthcare: Medical devices, artificial organs, drug delivery systems.
Electronics: Mobile phone buttons, cable jackets, gaskets.
Automotive Industry: Seals, shock absorbers, high-temperature hose seals.
Construction: Waterproof seals, roof coatings, thermal insulation materials.
Silicone rubber, with its superior properties and diverse applications, continues to drive technological advancements and enhance our quality of life.

High Tear Strength Fumed Type Silicone Rubber

Online QQ Service, Click here

QQ Service

What's App