Fluorosilicone rubber is a polymer elastomer with fluorine and silicon atoms simultaneously in its molecular structure. This rubber has excellent high-temperature resistance, oil resistance, chemical resistance, and oxidation resistance, so it is widely used in fields such as aviation, aerospace, petrochemicals, and automobiles.
There are mainly two production methods for fluorosilicone rubber: one is the direct synthesis method, that is, preparing it by introducing fluorine atoms into the molecular chain of silicone rubber; the other is the post-treatment method, which is to react silicone rubber with a fluorinating agent to make it into fluorosilicone rubber.
The main production raw materials of fluorosilicone rubber are dimethyldichlorosilane, tetrafluoroethylene, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane, and trifluorochloroethylene. During the production process, parameters such as temperature, pressure, and reaction time need to be strictly controlled to ensure product quality.
Due to the difficulty in producing fluorosilicone rubber, its price is relatively high. However, with the continuous progress of technology and the continuous expansion of industrial scale, the price of fluorosilicone rubber is expected to gradually decrease, enabling it to be applied in more fields.
In general, fluorosilicone rubber is a high-performance synthetic rubber with broad application prospects. In the future, with the continuous progress of technology and the continuous expansion of industrial scale, fluorosilicone rubber is expected to become an important strategic new material.
Applications of fluorosilicone rubber.
Due to its excellent high-temperature resistance, oil resistance, chemical resistance, and oxidation resistance, fluorosilicone rubber is widely used in fields such as aviation, aerospace, petrochemicals, and automobiles.
In the aviation field, fluorosilicone rubber is used to manufacture aircraft fuel tanks, engine parts, and sealing materials, etc. It can withstand extreme temperature and pressure conditions to ensure the safety and stability of flight. Fluorosilicone rubber is used to manufacture rocket propellant tanks, missile warheads, and spacecraft connectors, etc. It can withstand high temperatures and extreme mechanical conditions to ensure the reliability and safety of spacecraft.
In the petrochemical field, fluorosilicone rubber is used to manufacture pipeline seals, valves, and pumps, etc. It can withstand high temperatures, high pressures, and chemical corrosion to ensure the safety and stability of petrochemical production.
In the automotive field, fluorosilicone rubber is used to manufacture engine seals, fuel lines, and fuel tanks, etc. It can improve the performance and safety of automobiles while reducing automobile fuel consumption and emissions.
In addition, fluorosilicone rubber can also be used to manufacture wire and cable insulation layers, medical devices, and precision instruments, etc., and has broad application prospects.