Abstract
Nowadays, silicones are used in multiple applications. They are available as linear fluids, cyclics, gels, and resins, depending on the degree of cross-linking, or as elastomers, when fillers are incorporated in cross-linked polymers. This chapter deals with the key properties of silicones. It describes degradation behavior in terms of physical and chemical effects currently understood by detailed analysis of the aged material. With their low moisture uptake and ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions, silicone-based materials are frequently used in the electronics industry to protect fragile components against damages and corrosion.
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de Buyl, F., & Yoshida, S. (2022). Degradation Mechanisms of Silicones. In Reliability of Organic Compounds in Microelectronics and Optoelectronics: From Physics-of-Failure to Physics-of-Degradation (pp. 1–31). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81576-9_1
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