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Addition-curing silicone does not harden: Identify inhibitors

Addition-curing silicone fails to harden: Identifying inhibitors. If an addition-curing (platinum-catalyzed) silicone remains sticky or liquid, inhibition is almost always the culprit: Certain ...

Brand: SILISIL Type: FAQ World: Mold Making & Molding World: Silicones World: Processing & Dispensing Technology

16.06.2026

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Glue silicone to aluminum

Adhering silicone to aluminum: Silicone does not adhere to bare aluminum on its own – the oxide layer and low surface energy make a permanent bond challenging. With the right...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Property: UV & weather resistant Type: Application World: Bonding & Sealing World: Silicones

16.06.2026

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Elkem silicones: the complete product range at a glance

Rhodorsil and Bluesil are the two brands of Elkem Silicones (formerly Bluestar Silicones / Rhodia), one of the world's largest silicone manufacturers. While Rhodorsil is the traditional brand for silicone oils, pastes, and specialty products, Bluesil represents the modern product line of...

Brand: Elkem Type: Profile World: Silicones

20.04.2026

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A day without silicone

Contents I. 6:30 a.m. II. The commute to work — electromobility and ceramification III. Waterfalls, war, and sticky masses — the history of silicon IV. A sphere barely larger than a marble — the...

Type: Use Case World: Silicones

03.04.2026

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Silicone rubber: The complete guide to types, applications and market developments 2026

What is silicone rubber and why is it so special? Silicone rubber is a synthetic elastomer material based on silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen. Unlike conventional...

Property: Temperature resistant Type: Guide World: Silicones

27.03.2026

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