Silicone glue - a composition that includes a variety of catalysts, hardeners, fillers and dimethylpolysiloxane rubber.
The presented tool is characterized by increased adhesive and vulcanizing properties.
Silicone adhesive sealant cures during the day.
Synthetic mass is used in industry, construction for gluing a variety of surfaces. The high adhesive properties of the adhesive contribute to the formation of ultra-strong molecular bonds. As a result, the seams are quite durable. For example, in order to break one cm2 of a sealed gap, it is necessary to exert a force of 200 kilograms. Silicone glue exhibits excellent adhesive properties to most natural and synthetic materials. The specified glue perfectly glues silicate and organic glass, aluminum, steel, ceramics, polycarbonates, copper and even concrete. Vulcanization of materials is carried out without the release of toxic and aggressive substances. Do not confuse silicate glue with silicone. These, as they say, are completely different things. Silicate glue is sometimes called "liquid glass" because it is an aqueous solution of alkali metal polysilicates (sodium and potassium). As a rule, silicate glue is used for gluing cardboard or paper. Oddly enough, the scope of its use is wide enough.
The specified adhesive is used for the manufacture of acid-resistant concrete and cement, the preparation of fire-retardant paints and coatings on wood, the impregnation of fabrics, the coating of welding electrodes, and the cleaning of machine and vegetable oil.
Silicone glue should have the following indicators:
- heat resistance;
- high adhesion to various properties;
- frost resistance;
- resistance to ultraviolet radiation;
- the ability to seal and glue different materials in different combinations;
- high ductility of the seam;
- durability.
In this case, it should be taken into account that silicone glue with an acid type of hardening during curing releases a small amount of acetate, which in turn causes the destruction and corrosion of non-ferrous metals, marble, and other natural materials. A sealant with a neutral type of curing can be used for bonding or sealing substrates from any materials of both natural and synthetic nature, since it does not release aggressive compounds into the external environment. A neutral substance is released during the curing process: methyl ethyl ketoxime.
The main advantages of silicone glue include the following indicators;
- a wide range of colors;
- curing at room temperature;
- high ductility after curing;
- ease of application;
- strong adhesion to various materials (painted, enameled steel, glass, aluminum, ceramics, technical plastics).
Silicone glue for an aquarium is a monocomponent high-strength sealant for glass. It can be used in industrial conditions when it is necessary to provide high-strength bonding along with rapid vulcanization and high resistance to ultraviolet radiation. Specialized glue will ensure a reliable connection of aquarium parts up to 3500 liters.