Ethyl silicone oil: the "universal lubricant" in the chemical industry
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In the vast starry sky of the chemical industry, ethyl silicone oil is like a low-key but radiant star, writing an application legend with its unique "siloxane" structure. This polymer with Si-O-Si as the main chain not only inherits the inherent low surface tension and high hydrophobicity of silicone materials, but also pushes temperature adaptability to a new height - from the extreme cold of -70β to the heat of 300β, it can maintain stable physical and chemical properties.
As an "industrial panacea", its presence is everywhere. In the field of cosmetics, it is the soul ingredient of conditioner. Only 0.5% of the addition can instantly tame tangled hair; as a defoamer, it can accurately break the stubborn foam in fermentation and paint production; when it is transformed into a release agent, it allows rubber and plastic products to easily detach from the mold, and the surface is as smooth as a mirror. In the field of electronics, it is not only an important component of thermal paste, but also an efficient substitute for transformer oil, providing double protection for precision equipment.
What is even more amazing is its "cross-border" ability: the medical field uses it to make long-lasting lubricated catheters, the food industry uses it to improve the flow characteristics of chocolate, and even the solar wing deployment mechanism of spacecraft relies on its high and low temperature stability. This "stronger when facing strong" characteristic, just like a panacea that adapts to needs, continues to expand the application boundaries of silicone materials. With the deepening of the concept of green chemical industry, the advent of biodegradable modified silicone oil is injecting new vitality into this "all-round player".