Liquid Silicone Rubber: Chemistry, Materials, and Processing [Hardcover]

One of the very few books devoted to the chemistry, materials and processing of liquid silicone rubber

The scientific literature with respect to liquid silicone rubber is collected in this monograph. The text focuses on the fundamental issues such as properties, curing methods, special materials, as well as the latest developments, and provides a broad overview of the materials used therein. In particular, materials and compositions for liquid functional rubbers are discussed. Methods of curing and special properties are also described, such as tracking and erosion resistance, adhesion properties, storage and thermal stability. Methods of curing are precision casting, hybrid additive manufacturing, peroxide curing, ultraviolet curing, liquid injection moulding, or hot embossing. The book includes applications including automotive and underwater applications, electrical and optical uses, as well as medical uses.

Preface xi

1 Materials 1

1.1 History 1

1.2 Properties 1

1.2.1 Tracking and Erosion Resistance 1

1.2.2 Enhancing Strength 4

1.2.3 Surface Treatment 7

1.2.4 Adhesion Properties 12

1.2.5 Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Film 17

1.2.6 Storage Stability 20

1.2.7 Thermal Stability 21

1.2.8 Hydrophobed Pyrogenic Silica Filler 22

1.2.9 Superhydrophobic Materials 22

1.2.10 Thermally Conductive Materials 24

1.2.11 Shape-Memory Materials 26

1.2.12 Thermally Conductive Grease 27

1.2.13 Self-Healing Materials 29

1.2.14 Flame Retardancy 31

1.3 SpecialMaterials 34

1.3.1 Borosilicones and Viscoelastic Silicone Rubbers 34

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