Multi-functions Of Silicon Metal

1. Production of silicone products such as silicone rubber, silicone resin, silicone oil
Silicone rubber plays a key role in the manufacture of medical supplies and high-temperature resistant gaskets with its excellent elasticity and high-temperature resistance.
Silicone resin is widely used in the preparation of insulating paint and high-temperature coatings.
Silicone oil, this oily substance, has a stable viscosity when the temperature changes, so it is often used to produce advanced lubricants, polishes, fluid springs and dielectric liquids. It can even be processed into a colorless and transparent liquid and used as an advanced waterproofing agent for surface spraying of buildings.
In addition, high-purity elemental silicon also plays an indispensable role in the manufacture of high-purity semiconductor materials.
High-purity metallic silicon occupies a pivotal position in modern industry. It is not only a key raw material for the manufacture of high-purity semiconductor materials, but also an indispensable component of modern large-scale integrated circuits. At the same time, high-purity metallic silicon is also an important raw material for the production of optical fibers, supporting the basic industry of the information age.

2. Application of silicon in alloy preparation
Silicon-aluminum alloy, as the leader among silicon alloys, plays a vital role in the steelmaking process. It can not only replace pure aluminum as a strong composite deoxidizer to improve deoxidation efficiency, but also purify molten steel, thereby improving the overall quality of steel. In addition, silicon aluminum alloy has low density, small thermal expansion coefficient, and excellent casting performance and wear resistance, which makes its cast alloy castings have excellent impact resistance and high-pressure density, thereby greatly extending the service life. Therefore, silicon aluminum alloy is often used to manufacture aerospace vehicles and automotive parts.

On the other hand, silicon copper alloy is not easy to produce sparks when it is impacted due to its good welding performance and explosion-proof function, which is very suitable for making storage tanks.

In addition, adding silicon to steel can make silicon steel sheets, which significantly improves the magnetic conductivity of steel and reduces hysteresis and eddy current losses. This makes silicon steel sheets an ideal choice for transformer and motor cores, helping to improve the overall performance of transformers and motors.