Understanding and processing silicones

Silicone oil remains liquid, while molding silicone hardens elastically. Behind this common name lie very different products. Our articles explain the most important differences and show which properties are important when making your selection.

Learn more about RTV-1 and RTV-2, addition and condensation curing, Shore hardness, viscosity, and working time. For impressions, we also discuss typical causes of curing problems.

Contributions and applications

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

Choosing the Right Shore Hardness: Explained from 0A to 90A

Silicone Oil Guide: Viscosities, Applications, and Selection

Biocompatible Silicones: ISO 10993 and USP Class VI

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Molds & Casting: Silicone Mold Making

It all starts with the original and the question of what should be created from it.

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Addition-curing silicone does not harden: identifying inhibitors

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A Day Without Silicone

Elkem silicones: the complete range at a glance

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

Bonding silicone to aluminum

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

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

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