Silicone Elastomers

In the last 60 years, silicone rubber has become a major part of our daily lives. The versatile nature of silicone chemistry has lead to a wide variety of elastomeric materials that meet thousands of industrial and consumer needs. From our first step on the moon to medical stents, airplanes to airbags, glass buildings to the kitchen, silicone rubber has been a part of mankind’s technology advancements and has helped revolutionize our everyday world. Basic silicone rubber chemistry will be reviewed along with an overview of the key silicone elastomers, the benefits of each, and the applications where they excel. Included will be a look to the future.