Silicone
Silicones (/'sIlIkən/) are polymers that include any inert, synthetic compound made up of repeating units of siloxane. This is a functional group of two silicon atoms and one oxygen atom frequently combined with carbon and/ or hydrogen. They are typically heat-resistant and rubber-like. Silicones are used in sealants, adhesives, lubricants, medicine, cooking utensils, and thermal and electrical insulation. Some common forms include silicone oil, silicone grease, silicone rubber, silicone resin, and silicone caulk.[1] Silicone is also used for cosmetics. Silicone has very little to do with the element silicon (/'sIlIkən/).[2]
Silicone Media
- PDMS.svg
Chemical structure of the silicone polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)
- Silicone Chessboard Folded.jpg
This silicone rubber folding chessboard resists creasing and wrinkling.
- Cool-Air-intake.jpg
Silicone caulks and rubber components are often used in automotive applications.
- Aviation Marines Conduct Deployment Maintenance 141218-M-QZ288-047.jpg
Silicone is often used to seal maintenance access openings in aerospace equipment.
- Silicone 3d print with support material.jpg
Silicone 3d print with support material
- Silicone rubber keypad example 1.jpg
Example of silicone rubber keypad in translucent silicone with legends
- Sl silicone pipe covering.jpg
Red-colored silicone firestopping
- Laboratory grease 1.jpg
Silicone grease is often used with laboratory glassware to prevent seizing.
Silicone mold used to reproduce an architectural detail
