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Not to be confused with the chemical element Silicon.
Caulking
Silicone caulk can be used as a basic sealant against water and air penetration.

Silicones are polymers that include any inert, synthetic compound made up of repeating units of siloxane. This is a functional group of two silicon atoms and one oxygen atom frequently combined with carbon and/ or hydrogen. They are typically heat-resistant and rubber-like. Silicones are used in sealants, adhesives, lubricants, medicine, cooking utensils, and thermal and electrical insulation. Some common forms include silicone oil, silicone grease, silicone rubber, silicone resin, and silicone caulk. Silicone is also used for cosmetics. Silicone has very little to do with the element silicon.

Images for kids

  • Silicone Chessboard Folded

    This silicone rubber folding chessboard resists creasing and wrinkling.

  • Cool-Air-intake

    Silicone caulks and rubber components are increasingly used in automotive applications.

  • Aviation Marines Conduct Deployment Maintenance 141218-M-QZ288-047

    Silicone is often used to seal maintenance access openings in aerospace equipment.

  • Silicone rubber keypad example 1

    Silicone rubber keypad

  • Sl silicone pipe covering

    Red-colored silicone firestopping

  • Laboratory grease 1

    Silicone grease is often used with laboratory glassware to prevent seizing.

  • Silicone mold

    Silicone mold used to reproduce an architectural detail

  • Musicians orange plugs

    Silicone rubber earplugs for hearing protection

  • OBall and silicone coasters (9832197103)

    Baby toys made of nontoxic silicone rubber

  • Silicone ladles

    Soup ladle and pasta ladle made of silicone

  • Silicone food steamer

    A silicone food steamer to be placed inside a pot of boiling water

  • Eiswuerfelform-silikon

    Flexible ice cube trays made of silicone allow easy extraction of ice.

  • Kitchen-Silicone-Brush

    Silicone brush used for basting and applying flavoring liquids

See also

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