Liquid silicone, also known as liquid silicone, is a liquid rubber relative to solid high-temperature vulcanized silicone rubber. It has the characteristics of good fluidity, fast vulcanization, safer and more environmentally friendly, and can fully meet food grade requirements. Liquid silicone has excellent tear resistance, resilience, anti-yellowing, thermal stability, heat resistance and anti-aging. It is mainly used in infant products, medical products, adult products and electronic products.
Liquid silicone is a commonly used material with a wide range of applications and excellent performance. In some cases, we may need liquid silicone to solidify quickly to save time and improve work efficiency. Below we will introduce several common methods to quickly solidify liquid silicone.
1. Temperature control method
The solidification speed of liquid silicone is closely related to the ambient temperature. At lower temperatures, the solidification time is longer, while at higher temperatures, the solidification time is shortened. Therefore, the solidification process of liquid silicone can be accelerated by controlling the temperature. If you need to solidify liquid silicone quickly, you can try to increase the ambient temperature under appropriate conditions. For example, use a heating device or place the silicone in a greenhouse to increase the ambient temperature. Please note that excessively high temperatures may impair the performance of silicone, so the temperature needs to be carefully controlled.
2. Use a catalyst
The curing agent or catalyst in liquid silicone is one of the key elements to control the solidification speed. According to the specific silicone formula, a suitable catalyst can be selected to accelerate the solidification process. When using liquid silicone, you can add the correct proportion of catalyst to it and stir it thoroughly to ensure that the catalyst can be evenly distributed in the silicone. The selection and amount of catalyst used should be based on the requirements of the silicone and the specific application. Please refer to the technical guide provided by the silicone supplier, or consult a professional for advice.
3. Increase the surface area
Liquid silicone is more likely to solidify when it is exposed to air over a large area. Therefore, if you need to speed up the solidification of liquid silicone, you can consider increasing its surface area. You can try using a brush or sprayer when applying or applying liquid silicone to increase the contact area between liquid silicone and air. This can promote the volatilization and curing process of silicone and speed up the solidification rate. It should be noted that when using liquid silicone, correct operating procedures and safety regulations should be followed to ensure personal and environmental safety.
In summary, the solidification rate of liquid silicone can be accelerated by methods such as temperature control, the use of catalysts, and increasing the surface area. According to the specific situation, choose the appropriate method and use it with caution in actual operation.