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Silicone Elastomeric Product Technology
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CEU's: 2.4
Instructor: Mr. David Brassard
Course Overview
This two and a half day class will provide a basic overview of silicone elastomeric product technology. It is designed to complement the book, The Silicone Elastomer Handbook, authored by the presenter. Basic silicone chemistry will be presented along with defining the various types of silicone elastomers, how they are formulated, crosslinked and utilized. Very practical processing know-how will be relayed including formulation, processing, testing, property modification and troubleshooting. Over 30 actual case histories will also be discussed during the course to reinforce the many various aspects of the applied principles of silicone technology.
The Silicone Elastomer Handbook is an applied guide to silicone elastomer technology and is based upon the course. The book is not required course material, but is a helpful addition to the course information. The regular price for the book is $795.00 USD. Through APTC, the book is available for course attendees to purchase for $695.00 USD. You can purchase the book prior to or during the course. To purchase the book prior to the course, please call 330-972-8625.
Additional information regarding the instructor and The Silicone Elastomer Handbook can be found at http://siliconesolutions.com/consulting.html and http://siliconehandbook.com/.
Introduction
- Unique properties of silicones
- The siloxane bond
Basic silicone chemistry
- Terminology - (glossary to be handed out)
- Synthesis
- Silanes
- Resins
- Polymers
- Hybrids
- Cure systems
- Condensationi
- Addition
- Peroxide
- Unique systems
- Cure Speed
Raw Materials
- Polymers
- Functional types
- Non-functional
- Hybrid
- Fillers
- Reinforcing
- Silicas
- Non-treated
- Treated
- Silicas
- Semi and Non-Reinforcing
- Extending
- Specialty
- Reinforcing
- Catalysts
- Adhesion promoters
- Specialty materials
Silicone Products
- Room Temperature Cure
- Heat Cure
- Unique cure systems
- Adhesive sealants
- Specialties - niche products
Manufacturing/Processing/Compounding
- Products
- 1-Component
- 2-Component
Formulation
- Gels
- RTV's
- LSR's
- HCR's
- Coatings
Curing
- Heat cure
- Room temperature cure
- Unique methods
Property modification
- Uncured product property modification
- Cured product property modification
Testing
- Uncured product testing
- Cured product testing
Shelf stability
- Crepe hardening
- Stoichiometry
- Scavenging
- Packaging
Troubleshooting guide
- Product issues
- Process issues
- Secondary effects
Cited references
Conversion Factors