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Silicone mold for concrete: tear resistance, Shore hardness, and release agents

Silicone mold for concrete: tear resistance, Shore hardness, and release agent Concrete casting is hard to mold: heavy, often undercut parts, alkaline material, and many impressions. A silicone mold must...

Industry: Construction & Engineering Brand: SILISIL Type: Application Case World: Mold Making & Casting World: Silicones

16.06.2026

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Addition-curing silicone does not harden: identifying inhibitors

Addition-curing silicone does not cure: Recognizing inhibitors If an addition-curing (platinum-catalyzed) silicone remains tacky or liquid, inhibition is almost always the cause: Certain ...

Brand: SILISIL Type: FAQ World: Mold Making & Casting World: Silicones World: Processing & Metering Technology

16.06.2026

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Bonding silicone to aluminum

Bonding silicone to aluminum Silicone does not adhere to bare aluminum on its own; the oxide layer and low surface energy make a durable bond challenging. With the right pre-treatment...

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

16.06.2026

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Elkem silicones: the complete 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: Fact Sheet World: Silicones

20.04.2026

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Silicone Oil Guide: Viscosities, Applications, and Selection (0.65 to 1'000'000 cSt)

Silicone oils (PDMS) are among the most versatile industrial chemicals. They lubricate, release, defoam, insulate, and protect at temperatures from -60 °C to +250 °C. Yet the range...

Type: Guide World: Silicones

07.04.2026

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A Day Without Silicone

Contents I. 6:30 AM II. The Way to Work, E-Mobility and Ceramification III. Waterfalls, War and Sticky Masses, History of Silicone IV. A Sphere, Barely Larger than a Marble, That e...

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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Biocompatible Silicones: ISO 10993 and USP Class VI at a Glance | SILITECH

In medical technology, patient safety is of the utmost importance. Silicones that come into direct or indirect contact with the human body must meet stringent biocompatibility requirements. This guide explains the two most important standards – ISO 10993 and...

Industry: Medical Technology Property: Biocompatible Brand: Elkem Type: Guide World: Silicones

22.02.2026

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Choosing the right Shore hardness: From 0A to 90A explained | SILITECH

Choosing the right Shore hardness: From 0A to 90A explained Shore hardness is one of the most important material properties when selecting silicones. It determines whether a component is soft and flexible or fe...

Type: Guide World: Silicones

16.02.2026

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RTV-1 vs. RTV-2 Silicones: The Complete Comparison | SILITECH

RTV-1 vs. RTV-2 Silicones: The Complete Comparison When selecting the right silicone for technical applications, one often faces the fundamental question: RTV-1 or RTV-2? The designation RTV stands for...

Brand: Elkem Type: Comparison World: Silicones

16.02.2026

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