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Silicone’s composition gives it a synthetic polymer structure with a silicon-oxygen backbone, making it more resistant to ...

Athens, Ga. - In an effort that reaches back to the 19th-century laboratories of Europe, a discovery by University of Georgia chemistry researchers establishes new research possibilities for silicon ...

Researchers have developed a technology capable of efficiently synthesizing tetraalkoxysilane through a one-step reaction between alcohol and silica, the primary constituent of sand. Tetraalkoxysilane ...

Silicones are used in a huge variety of products: cookware, cosmetics, medical devices, lubricants, sealants, and more. They’re prized for their flexibility, low toxicity, and heat resistance. But ...

Silicon chemistry has experienced substantial growth as researchers explore the rich and varied coordination behaviour of silicon centres. Of particular interest are coordination compounds where ...

MasterSil 153 is a two component, paste silicone compound for high-performance bonding and sealing. It is an addition cured system and does not require exposure to air for complete cross-linking. This ...