Silicone are
inert,heat-resistant and rubber-like synthetic compounds with a variety of
forms.Silicones are polymers that include silicon together with carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and other elements.
Forms-
- Silicone oil
- Silicone grease
- Silicone rubber
- Silicone resin
- Silicone caulk
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Moldmaking-
Two-part silicone
systems are used to create rubber molds used to cast resins, foams,
rubber, and low-temperature alloys. A silicone mold generally requires little
or no mold-release or surface preparation, as most materials do not adhere to
silicone. For experimental uses, ordinary one-part silicone can be used to make
molds or to mold into shapes. If needed, common vegetable cooking
oils or petroleum jelly can be used on mating surfaces as a
mold-release agent.
Cooking molds used
as bakeware do not require coating with cooking oil, allowing the
baked food to be more easily removed from the mold after cooking.
Other Applications-
- Automotive
- Coatings
- Defoaming
- Dry cleaning
- Electronics
- Firestops
- Medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Personal care
- Plumbing and building
construction
- Toys and hobbies
The global market for
silicones in terms of revenues was estimated to be worth $13,080.0 million in
2011 and is expected to reach $19,424.0 million by 2017, growing at a CAGR of
6.8% from 2012 to 2017. The global market for silicones is presently
experiencing strong growth mainly achieved by rising demand from its end-user
applications, especially building and construction, plastics and chemical
industry and are expected to drive growth over the next few years. The growth
in the silicone market will be stimulated by expanding applications in motor
vehicles, electronic components, and medical and personal care products.
The global silicone
market is dominated by elastomers and fluids, together accounting for over 80%
of the overall market in 2011. Silicones possess superior properties and
characteristics which are extremely useful in the automotive, construction,
medical and personal care and, electrical and electronics end-user industries
which are witnessing significant growth especially in China and India. The
overall outlook for global silicone market is attractive with demand expected
to be strong in the near future.
Global Silicone Market Share, By Geography
Source: MarketsandMarkets Analysis
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