The Essentials of Silicone Elastomers
Get a detailed description of silicone elastomers, emphasizing their chemistry, physical and rheological properties, curing process and associated test methods, both physical and analytical.
This course can be applied to the following certificates:
Elastomer Technology Certificate
Plastics Technology Certificate
Who Should Attend
Both entry-level and experienced chemists, engineers, quality assurance managers and laboratory personnel interested in silicone elastomer characterization benefit greatly from this course.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
- Understand silicone elastomer technology – applications, features, benefits and all aspects of the manufacturing process
- Be familiar with dynamic and static properties, curing process and chemical structure
- Examine various analytical testing methods with specifications, property matrix and experimental design considerations
Course Outline/Topics
Silicone Elastomer Technology
Silicone Product Categories
Silicone Nomenclature
Silicone Features/Benefits
Typical Applications
Manufacturing Process
Silicone Polymer
Silicone Compounds
Silicone Characterization
Chemical Structure
Molecular Weight/Viscosity
Static Properties
Dynamic Properties
Viscoelasticity and Flow
Analytical Test Methods
Cure Process/Measurement
Testing Considerations
Property MatrixTest
Reproducibility Specifications
QC Laboratory Testing
Experimental Design
Dates and locations to be announced.
