Silicone Insights

Silicone materials differ in their composition, properties, processing and suitability for different applications. This section covers topics related to silicone types, material characteristics, testing methods, processing and areas of use.

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Silicone Rubber

Silicone rubber: types, properties, ingredients, manufacturing and applications at a glance.

HTV Silicone

HTV silicone combines high temperature resistance with mechanical strength. Explore its properties, processing methods, applications and differences from LSR and RTV.

Silicone Thermal Conductivity

The thermal conductivity of silicone is comparatively low, which makes the material particularly suitable for thermal insulation and as a temperature-resistant material.

Is Silicone Harmful to Your Health?

Is silicone harmful to your health? High-quality silicone is generally safe when used as intended; quality, application and temperature limits are decisive.

Silicone Properties

Explore key silicone properties including temperature resistance, elasticity, electrical insulation, durability and environmental resistance.

Does Silicone Conduct Electricity?

Does silicone conduct electricity? Silicone is naturally an electrical insulator, but conductive fillers can be added to make it electrically conductive.

PFAS-Free Silicone Solutions for Hoses and Profiles

PFAS-free silicone solutions from Silnova: requirements, fields of application and application-specific alternatives for hoses, profiles and connection solutions.

Food-Grade Silicone

Food-grade silicone is a versatile and especially safe material that is used in many areas of everyday life.

Medical Silicone

Medical silicone is a high-purity material that was specially developed for use in medical technology and in direct contact with the human body.