Question
What are silicones? Where are they used?
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Answer
i. a. Silicones are organosilicon polymers having $R_2SiO ($where, $R = CH_3 $ or $C_6H_5 $ group$)$ as a repeating unit held together by
b. Since the empirical formula $R_2SiO ($where $R = CH_3 $ or $C_6H_5 $ group$)$ is similar to that of ketones $(R_2CO)$, these compounds are named as silicones.
ii. Applications: They are used as
b. Since the empirical formula $R_2SiO ($where $R = CH_3 $ or $C_6H_5 $ group$)$ is similar to that of ketones $(R_2CO)$, these compounds are named as silicones.
ii. Applications: They are used as
- insulating material for electrical appliances.
- water proofing of fabrics.
- sealant.
- high temperature lubricants.
- for mixing in paints and enamels to make them resistant to high temperature, sunlight and chemicals.
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