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EPiC database - Silicone
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posted on 2019-11-20, 05:28 authored by Robert CrawfordRobert Crawford, André StephanAndré Stephan, Fabian PrideauxFabian PrideauxThis material is part of the free Environmental Performance in Construction (EPiC) Database. The EPiC Database contains embodied environmental flow coefficients for 250+ construction materials using a comprehensive hybrid life cycle inventory approach.
Silicone is a synthetic polymer compound, with a molecular chain consisting of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms. Depending on the production process, it can take the form of a liquid, gel, elastomer or resin. It is widely used for plumbing applications, due to its adhesive properties, ability to repel water, flexibility, stability in high/low temperatures and antimicrobial properties.
Silicone is derived from silicon, which is extracted from quartz, sand or other sources. To produce silicone, the base material (silicon) goes through several chemical and distillation processes.
In construction, silicone is used as a sealant, adhesive or electrical insulation amongst other uses. It is also widely used in manufacturing, for production of gaskets, moulds, coatings, caulks, household goods and plumbing hardware.
Silicone is a synthetic polymer compound, with a molecular chain consisting of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms. Depending on the production process, it can take the form of a liquid, gel, elastomer or resin. It is widely used for plumbing applications, due to its adhesive properties, ability to repel water, flexibility, stability in high/low temperatures and antimicrobial properties.
Silicone is derived from silicon, which is extracted from quartz, sand or other sources. To produce silicone, the base material (silicon) goes through several chemical and distillation processes.
In construction, silicone is used as a sealant, adhesive or electrical insulation amongst other uses. It is also widely used in manufacturing, for production of gaskets, moulds, coatings, caulks, household goods and plumbing hardware.
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