Silicone
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What are silicones?
Definition
You’ve no doubt come across silicone before. The material is widely used simply because it can be useful in many situations. It can be used as a sealant, adhesive, raw material for various products, and also, for example, as a lubricant. Silicone is a connection between silicon, carbon and oxygen. It is an unbreakable material. It is often described as rubber-like. So, it looks a bit like rubber, but it is actually something different.
Advantages
Like any material, silicones bring different advantages. Of course, whether something is an advantage or a disadvantage depends partly on the situation. In any case, the material conducts heat very poorly. Furthermore, compared to other substances, it is very resistant to high and low temperatures. What is always an advantage is that it consists of little to no toxic substances. So the end product is not. Furthermore, silicones are very resistant to oxygen and UV light. It is also very durable, especially compared to other substances.
Silicones at TRALERT®
As mentioned earlier, silicone is a widely used material. Its most recognisable application is probably in kitchenware such as baking tins. You’ll often come across it in the kitchen because it can withstand a range of temperatures. But you may also find the material used in LED lighting. In this case, it isn’t used in the light itself but in the cables used to connect the lighting.
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