Comprehensive Understanding of silicone resin: A multifunctional silicone polymer!
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Silicone resin, this organic silicon polymer, occupies a pivotal position in the organic silicon industry. It is widely known as silicone resin due to its unique molecular structure, where the main chain is Si-O and has a high degree of branching. This material combines the dual characteristics of inorganic and organic materials, enabling it to maintain stable dielectric properties over a wide range of temperature, humidity, and frequency. In addition, it also exhibits excellent thermal oxidation stability, chemical resistance, cold resistance, radiation resistance, flame retardancy, salt spray resistance, mold resistance, weather resistance, electrical insulation, hydrophobicity, and excellent anti sticking and demolding properties. Therefore, silicone resin has a wide range of applications in various fields, such as the preparation of high and low temperature resistant insulation paints, the bonding of mica powder or fragments, the bonding of glass cloth, the base material of special coatings, and the preparation of moisture resistant adhesives and pressure-sensitive adhesives. Industries such as electronics, light industry, textiles, construction, and healthcare all benefit from the unique properties of silicone resin.
In recent years, the demand for silicone resin in the Chinese market has continued to be strong, and export prices have steadily risen, especially in the high-end market, where its growth potential is enormous. According to statistics from ACMI/SAGSI, the total production capacity of silicone resin in China has reached approximately 103100 tons per year in 2022, with a year-on-year growth rate of 19.4%, demonstrating strong growth momentum. In terms of commercial applications, coatings, paints, adhesives, and silicone molding compounds are the main markets for silicone resins. Especially in the coatings and paints market, silicone resin is usually sold in solvent form.
Commercial Applications and Market Overview of Silicone Resin
In the field of coatings and paints, silicone resin is often sold in solvent form, and its unique properties make coatings have excellent weather resistance, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance. In addition, adhesives and silicone molding compounds are also important application areas for silicone resins. With the sustained strong demand in the Chinese market and the continuous release of potential in the high-end market, the commercial prospects of silicone resin are becoming increasingly broad.