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Get a detailed description of silicone elastomers, emphasizing their chemistry, physical and rheological properties, curing process and associated test methods, both physical and analytical.
This course can be applied to the following certificates:
Plastics Technology Certificate
Elastomer Technology Certificate
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
- Recognize silicone elastomer technology: applications, features, benefits and all aspects of the manufacturing process
- Analyze dynamic and static properties, curing process and chemical structure
- Evaluate various analytical testing methods with specifications, property matrix and experimental design considerations
Course Outline/Topics
Silicone Elastomer Technology
- Silicone Product Categories
- Silicone Nomenclature
- Silicone Features/Benefits
- Typical Applications
- Manufacturing Process
- Silicone Polymer
- Silicone Compounds
Silicone Characterization
- Chemical Structure
- Molecular Weight/Viscosity
- Static Properties
- Dynamic Properties
- Viscoelasticity and Flow
- Analytical Test Methods
- Cure Process/Measurement
Testing Considerations
- Property MatrixTest
- Reproducibility Specifications
- QC Laboratory Testing
- Experimental Design
Who Should Attend
Both entry-level and experienced chemists, engineers, quality assurance managers and laboratory personnel interested in silicone elastomer characterization benefit greatly from this course.