Understanding Silicone Elastomers

The properties and processing of silicone elastomers are often very different from other elastomers. This course is structured to provide an understanding and overview of the main types of silicone rubber currently available and will give a comparison of chemical structure; manufacturers; grades; properties; compounding; processing and applications between each type. Enough basic polymer science is included to understand these topics, and extensive use will be made of samples and other visual aids to assist. Reference is made to the place of silicone rubber relative to other commercial polymers.