Français
1. Silicones: from silicon to material
Silicones (or polysiloxanes), molecules of man-made origin, constitute the most important branch of organosilicon derivatives. Their structure is similar to that of quartz or silicates, with the addition of organic groups. Their structure is thus based on alternating silicon and oxygen atoms, and can be modified in various ways by carbon-containing chemical functions. The simultaneous presence of organic groups linked to an inorganic skeleton gives silicones unique properties. These properties justify their use in many industrial fields.
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference
This article is included in
Plastics and composites
This offer includes:
Knowledge Base
Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees
Services
A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources
Practical Path
Operational and didactic, to guarantee the acquisition of transversal skills
Doc & Quiz
Interactive articles with quizzes, for constructive reading
Silicones: from silicon to material
Silicones entering the environment
Bibliography
- (1) - IUPAC, International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry - Silanols. - [en ligne] (1997) http://www.goldbook.iupac.org/S05664.html (page consultée le 17 juin 2013)
- (2)...
Websites
CES Centre Européen des Silicones http://www.silicones-europe.com/ (page consulted on June 17, 2013)
Dow Corning, Fascinating Silicone http://www.dowcorning.com/content/discover/ (page consulted on June...
Events
European Silicon Days, MMS Conferencing, international conference on silicon chemistry and technology, held every two years (odd-numbered years). http://www.mmsconferencing.com/
Sardinia symposium, International symposium on waste management and landfill issues, held every two years in Sardinia (odd-numbered years).
Regulations
Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labeling of dangerous substances
Directory
Manufacturers – Suppliers – Distributors (non-exhaustive list)
Bluestar Silicones http://www.bluestarsilicones.com/
Evonik http://www.evonik.com/
Dow Corning http://www.dowcorning.com/
...
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference
