high-temperature-vulcanizing silicone rubber
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High-temperature-vulcanizing (HTV) silicone rubber is a type of silicone elastomer. Silicones are polymers with backbones made of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms, with organic groups attached to the silicon atoms. This structure gives them unique properties, including resistance to water, oxidation, and extreme temperatures.12
HTV silicone rubber is a higher-molecular-weight gum that requires heat to cure, similar to other elastomers. It is typically mixed with fillers like silica for reinforcement. Due to its electrical-insulating properties, chemical stability, and ability to remain flexible over a wide temperature range, it is used in applications such as seals, gaskets, and electrical insulators.12
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