What is the difference between silicone products and rubber products

Silicone products and rubber products are two different materials that have some differences in material properties, applications, and characteristics.

Material composition:

Silicone products: are made from polymers of silicon oxides (silicon and oxygen). They usually contain silicon and oxygen bonds, so silicone has excellent heat resistance, cold resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance.

Rubber products: usually made of natural rubber or synthetic rubber. Natural rubber is solidified from lotion of rubber tree, while synthetic rubber is synthesized by chemical method.

physical property:

Silicone products: have good elasticity, flexibility, and aging resistance, but relatively less elastic memory.

Rubber products: have excellent elasticity, elastic memory, and can return to their original state after being subjected to force.

Heat resistance and chemical resistance:

Silicone products: usually have high heat and chemical resistance, and can be used in high temperature or chemically corrosive environments.

Rubber products: Their heat resistance and chemical resistance are inferior to silicone, but they perform well in general environments.

Application areas:

Silicone products: commonly used in food processing, medical equipment, electronic devices, seals, insulation materials and other fields.

Rubber products: widely used in fields such as tires, seals, rubber hoses, rubber pads, rubber shoes, etc.

In short, silicone products and rubber products have different material properties and application characteristics, suitable for different fields and uses. The choice of material depends on specific requirements and application environment.