What is the difference between silicone products and plastic products?

With the development of modernization, people‘s demand for material products is increasing, among which silicone products and plastic products are commonly used. Although they look very similar, there are actually obvious differences between them. Next, let‘s take a look at the differences between silicone products and plastic products.

Firstly, the biggest difference lies in their materials. Silicone products are a type of polymer material made by combining silicon elements with carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and other elements. Plastic products are polymer materials made from fossil fuels such as petroleum and coal. So it can be said that silicone products are relatively environmentally friendly and healthy.

Secondly, in terms of physical properties, silicone products have higher hardness and toughness, good flexibility and mechanical properties, long service life, and good resistance to high temperature, low temperature, and ultraviolet radiation. Plastic products are usually brittle and easily affected by external factors, making them susceptible to damage and deformation.

The manufacturing process of silicone products is relatively strict, requiring multiple steps such as high temperature pressure and vulcanization to produce high-quality silicone products. The manufacturing process of plastic products is relatively simple, as all that is needed is to heat and melt the raw materials, then inject them into the mold for cooling, and various types of plastic products can be produced.

Finally, in terms of application fields, silicone products are commonly used in kitchenware, tableware, baby products, medical equipment, toys, and other areas, while plastic products are mainly used in manufacturing fields such as packaging, building materials, household appliances, and daily necessities.

Overall, both silicone and plastic products have their own advantages and disadvantages. Silicone products are environmentally friendly, heat-resistant, low-temperature resistant, and UV resistant, but the manufacturing process is relatively strict and the cost is high; The manufacturing process of plastic products is relatively simple, but their hardness and toughness are poor, making them susceptible to external influences and not environmentally friendly and healthy enough. When choosing to use it, we should consider the actual needs and usage environment.