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Formula: (C₂H₆OSi)n
Form: Foil
Material: Silicone Elastomer
CAS Number: 63148-53-8
Commodity: Polymers
Hazard Pictogram:
GHS07
Silicone elastomer films are highly valued in scientific and industrial applications for their flexibility, high-temperature resistance, and mechanical durability. These films are used in fabricating pressure-sensitive devices, wearable electronics, and flexible sensors due to their excellent conformability and resilience. In research and development, silicone elastomers are explored in fields like soft robotics, where they act as key components for flexible actuators and tactile sensors. Additionally, their insulating properties make them crucial in medical devices, sealing applications, and electronics packaging, including in aerospace and automotive industries, where advanced products like soft sensors and prosthetics are developed.
Health hazard/Hazardous to the ozone layer
Tolerances
Foil
| Thickness | ±20% |
|---|
Material Properties for Polymers
Chemical Resistance
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Acids - concentrated | Good-Poor |
| Acids - dilute | Good-Poor |
| Alcohols | Good-Fair |
| Alkalis | Good-Fair |
| Aromatic hydrocarbons | Poor |
| Greases and Oils | Good-Poor |
| Halogenated Hydrocarbons | Poor |
| Halogens | Poor |
| Ketones | Poor |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness - Rockwell | 60 degrees Shore A |
| Elongation at break( % ) | 200-800 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 6.5 |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Radiation resistance | Poor |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 1.1-1.5 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Lower working temperature( C ) | -20 |
| Upper working temperature( C ) | 200-260 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 1300-1500 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 0.22@23°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 250-300 |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) | 10¹⁸-10²₀ |
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