silikonin
Silikonin is a term used in several languages to denote silicone or siloxane polymers. These are synthetic polymers built on a backbone of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms (Si–O–Si), with organic substituents attached to silicon. The most common substituents are methyl groups, yielding polydimethylsiloxane, but other groups such as phenyl or vinyl are also used. This backbone gives silicone materials distinctive properties compared with carbon-based polymers: flexibility over a wide temperature range, low surface energy, and chemical and electrical resistance.
Silicone materials encompass several forms, including liquids (silicone oils), gels, rubbers (elastomers), and resins. They show
Manufacturing typically involves hydrolysis and condensation of chlorosilane or silanol precursors or ring-opening polymerization of cyclic
Major applications include sealants, adhesives, lubricants, cookware, electronics potting compounds, medical devices, and dental materials. In