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Elastomer Silicone

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Elastomer
Silicone
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Density 0.98 *10³ kg/m³ 61.2 lb/ft³
Tensile strength 10 MPa 1450 psi
Elongation 700 % 700 %
Glass transition temperature -50 ºC -58 ºF
Maximum work temperature 300 ºC 572 ºF
Electric resistivity 103 -109 Ohm*m 105 -1011 Ohm*cm
Dielectric constant 3.3 - 3.3 -
  • Excellent resistance to ozone and oxygen;
  • Excellent resistance to heat and sunlight;
  • Excellent weather resistance;
  • Wide work temperature interval: -150ºF…600 ºF (-100ºC…315 ºC)
  • Poor resistance to fuel, oil, hydrocarbons;
  • Poor abrasion resistance
  • Poor tear resistance;

Applications: high temperature sealant, adhesives, vibration damping components.

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