What is the difference between silicone products and rubber products?

Silicone products and rubber products are two materials that we often come into contact with in our daily lives, each with different characteristics and uses. Although they are both elastic materials, there are still some differences between them. Below, the editor will share with you their differences.

Firstly, silicone products and rubber products differ in material composition. Silicone products are a type of polymer material polymerized from organic silicon, mainly composed of silicon oxygen bonds and carbon hydrogen bonds. Rubber products are a type of natural or synthetic polymer material, mainly composed of carbon hydrogen bonds. Therefore, silicone products have better high temperature and cold resistance, while rubber products have more elasticity and toughness.

Secondly, in terms of usage, silicone products and rubber products are also different. Silicone products are commonly used to make various seals, waterproof parts, insulation parts, etc. Their excellent high temperature resistance and cold resistance make them widely used in fields such as electronics, healthcare, and automobiles. Rubber products are usually used to make tires, seals, rubber pipes, etc. Their excellent elasticity and toughness make them widely used in industries, transportation, and other fields.

Again, there are differences in processing technology between silicone products and rubber products. Silicone products are usually processed using molding, injection molding, and other processes, while rubber products are usually processed using extrusion, rolling, and other processes. Therefore, the processing technology of silicone products is more complex and the cost is relatively high.

So, in summary, although silicone products and rubber products are both elastic materials, they have some differences in composition, usage, and processing technology. The choice of materials should be determined based on specific circumstances.

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