Silicone
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Silicones
are odorless, colorless, water resistant,
chemical resistant, oxidation resistant,
stable at high temperature, and have weak
forces of attraction, low surface tension,
low freezing points and do not conduct
electricity. They find
many uses in oils, greases, and rubberlike
materials. Silicone oils are very desirable
since they do not decompose at high temperature
and do not become viscous.
Uses -
Silicones
are use for lubricants, adhesives, sealants,
gaskets, pressure compensating diaphragms
for drip irrigation emitters, dishware,
Silly Putty, and many other products.
Silicones have a number of medical applications
(e.g. breast
implants) because
they are chemically inert. Other silicones
are used in hydraulic fluids, electrical
insulators and moisture proofing agent
in fabrics.
