Silicone oil: the 'magic liquid' from laboratory to daily life
In the corner of the chemistry laboratory, a colorless and transparent liquid stood quietly, seemingly ordinary but possessing a "magic" that amazed scientists - this is silicone oil. From the laboratory to thousands of households, silicone oil, with its unique properties, has written a legend in the fields of industry, medicine, and daily chemical products.


The 'Molecular Magician' in the Laboratory
The birth of silicone oil began with rigorous chemical reactions. Taking the most common dimethyl silicone oil as an example, scientists hydrolyze dimethyl dichlorosilane with water to generate a primary condensed ring, which is then cracked and distilled to obtain a lower ring. Subsequently, the low ring structure was down polymerized with a sealing agent and catalyst under specific conditions, and finally the low boiling point was removed through vacuum distillation, resulting in the birth of a pure bottle of silicone oil. This process is like magic at the molecular level, transforming simple chemicals into high-performance special materials.


The 'universal lubricant' in the industrial field
Leaving the laboratory, silicone oil shines brightly in the industrial field. In precision machinery, as a lubricant, it can reduce friction between parts and extend equipment life; In the electronic and electrical industry, silicone oil, with its excellent electrical insulation performance, has become an ideal impregnating agent for transformers and capacitors, allowing equipment to operate stably in high voltage environments; In the aerospace field, silicone oil, as a liquid spring, bears the enormous impact force during aircraft takeoff and landing, ensuring flight safety.


The 'Gentle Guardian' in the Medical Field
The tenderness of silicone oil is not only reflected in industry, but also permeates into the medical field. In obstetrics and gynecology surgery, silicone oil is used as a lubricant to reduce tissue damage caused by instruments; In the treatment of pulmonary edema, silicone oil defoamer can quickly eliminate the foam in the airway and improve the patient's breathing; Adding silicone oil to ointment can enhance drug permeability and improve treatment effectiveness. This' gentle power 'makes silicone oil a powerful assistant in the medical field.


The 'invisible hero' of daily chemical products
Opening your cosmetic bottle, silicone oil may be quietly taking effect. In face cream, it forms a protective film to lock moisture; In shampoo, it gives hair a silky texture; In sunscreen, it enhances the water resistance of the product. Silicone oil, with its colorless, odorless, and non-toxic characteristics, has become the "invisible hero" of daily chemical products, making our lives more refined.