Silicone Elastomer Rod

Silicone Elastomer Rod exhibits excellent flexibility, high thermal stability, and chemical inertness, making it ideal for long-term deployment in complex scientific environments. Its elastomeric structure resists degradation from water, oxidizers, and many solvents, maintaining functional integrity over time. Commonly used in environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical systems, and polymer research, it serves in passive samplers, sustained drug-release implants, and dielectric supports. It is particularly effective in the extraction and partitioning of polar contaminants and therapeutic molecules from aqueous media, offering consistent performance over multi-week exposures. In research, the rod geometry allows precise modeling of surface-area-to-volume dynamics and controlled compound uptake. These features position Silicone Elastomer Rod as a versatile material in applications requiring prolonged chemical stability, flexible geometry, and high mechanical resilience across environmental and biomedical domains.

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Tolerances

Rod

Diameter		+20% / -10%

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