The Silicone Handbook: A Guide to Applied Silicone Elastomer Technology
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Overview: Basic silicone chemistry will be presented along with defining the various types of silicone elastomers, how they are formulated, crosslinked and utilized. Very practical processing know-how will be relayed including formulation, processing, testing, property modification and troubleshooting. Over 30 actual case histories will also be discussed during the course to reinforce the many various aspects of the applied principles of silicone technology.
- Unique properties of silicones
- The siloxane bond
- Terminology - (glossary to be handed out)
- Synthesis
- Silanes
- Resins
- Polymers
- Hybrids
- Cure systems
- Condensation
- Addition
- Peroxide
- Unique systems
- Cure Speed
- Polymers
- Functional types
- Non-functional
- Hybrid
- Fillers
- Reinforcing
- Silicas
- Non-treated
- Treated
- Silicas
- Semi and Non-Reinforcing
- Extending
- Specialty
- Reinforcing
- Catalysts
- Adhesion promoters
- Specialty materials
- Room Temperature Cure
- Heat Cure
- Unique cure systems
- Adhesive sealants
- Specialties - niche products
- Products
- 1-Component
- 2-Component
- Gels
- RTV's
- LSR's
- HCR's
- Coatings
- Heat cure
- Room temperature cure
- Unique methods
- Uncured product property modification
- Cured product property modification
- Uncured product testing
- Cured product testing
- Crepe hardening
- Stoichiometry
- Scavenging
- Packaging
- Product issues
- Process issues
- Secondary effects
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Contents: (subject to change before final revision)Introduction
Basic silicone chemistry
Raw Materials
Silicone Products
Manufacturing/Processing/Compounding
Formulation
Curing
Property modification
Testing
Shelf stability
Troubleshooting guide
Cited references
Conversion Factors