Silicone (Polydimethylsiloxane)

(C₂H₆OSi)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(dimethylsiloxane)

CAS: 63148-62-9

Übersicht

PDMS is the most widely used silicone, with applications from medical implants to cooking molds, lubricants, and waterproofing agents.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Silicon Si 1 28,0850

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×6
8,2%
C
Carbon ×2
32,4%
O
Oxygen ×1
21,6%
Si
Silicon ×1
37,9%

Verwendung

  • • Medical implants
  • • Cosmetics (dimethicone)
  • • Mold release agent
  • • Waterproofing

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ The main ingredient in silicone bakeware, breast implants, and many cosmetic products

Eigenschaften

Typ
polymer
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
74,15 g/mol
Dichte
0,9650 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-40,0 °C
Löslichkeit
insoluble

Verwandte Verbindungen

Cellulose

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Nylon-6,6

(C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ

Sodium Polyacrylate

(C₃H₃NaO₂)ₙ

Polyethylene

(C₂H₄)ₙ

Polycarbonate

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

Polyethylene Terephthalate

(C₁₀H₈O₄)ₙ

Polytetrafluoroethylene

(C₂F₄)ₙ

Polyacrylonitrile

(C₃H₃N)ₙ

Polystyrene

(C₈H₈)ₙ

Starch

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silicone (Polydimethylsiloxane)?
Silicone (Polydimethylsiloxane) ((C₂H₆OSi)ₙ) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Poly(dimethylsiloxane).
What is the molecular weight of Silicone (Polydimethylsiloxane)?
Silicone (Polydimethylsiloxane) has a molar mass of 74.15 g/mol.
What state is Silicone (Polydimethylsiloxane) at room temperature?
Silicone (Polydimethylsiloxane) is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Silicone (Polydimethylsiloxane) organic or inorganic?
Silicone (Polydimethylsiloxane) is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Silicone (Polydimethylsiloxane)?
Silicone (Polydimethylsiloxane) ((C₂H₆OSi)ₙ) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Silicon (Si).