Ethyl silicone rubber: Multifunctional elastomer application in extreme environments
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1. Core materials for deep cold and extreme environment equipment
Ethyl silicone rubber has become the preferred sealing and elastic material for deep cold equipment, high-latitude and cold regions, and deep-sea exploration due to its lowest glass transition temperature of -147°C. In the aerospace field, it is used to manufacture rocket fuel tank seals and satellite cryogenic component cushions to ensure stable operation of equipment in a wide temperature range of -70°C to 200°C; in deep-sea exploration, ethyl silicone rubber can withstand the dual test of high pressure and low temperature, and is used for submersible observation window seals and underwater cable sheaths to ensure the reliability of equipment in a thousand-meter deep-sea environment. In addition, ethyl silicone rubber is also widely used in polar scientific research stations, liquefied natural gas storage and transportation, and other scenarios. Its cold resistance is far superior to traditional silicone rubber, making it an "elastic barrier" for extreme environment equipment.
2. Key components for precision electronics and industrial vibration reduction
The constant elastic modulus and constant damping factor characteristics of ethyl silicone rubber make it a core material for vibration and noise reduction of precision electronic equipment. In the aerospace field, it is used to manufacture vibration-damping brackets for instrument cabins of satellites and missiles, effectively absorbing vibration energy during flight and protecting precision instruments from impact damage; in the industrial field, ethyl silicone rubber is used as a damping gasket for CNC machine tools and precision instruments, which can reduce the resonant frequency of the equipment during operation and improve processing accuracy. In addition, its excellent electrical insulation performance (volume resistivity > 10¹⁵ Ω·cm) makes it an ideal choice for high-voltage cable terminals and electronic component packaging, ensuring the electrical stability of the equipment under extreme temperatures.
3. Customized applications for emerging industries and special scenarios
With the rapid development of new energy vehicles, 5G communications and other industries, the application boundaries of ethyl silicone rubber continue to expand. In the field of new energy vehicles, it is used for battery module sealing rings and motor insulation bushings to improve the low temperature resistance and safety of equipment; in the medical field, by regulating the ethyl content, ethyl silicone rubber with excellent biocompatibility can be developed for the manufacture of special medical supplies such as cryopreservation bags and artificial organ connectors. In addition, ethyl silicone rubber can also be modified through functionalization such as the introduction of fluorine groups to expand its oil-resistant and radiation-resistant applications in the fields of petrochemicals, aerospace, etc., to meet the needs of diversified scenarios.