How is Silicone synthesized / manufactured?

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I use it a lot for molding small sculptures but have never had any luck finding any info beyond descriptions of the chemistry which is way beyond me.Where's How it's Made when I need it?

eesmith · Accepted Answer

YouTube search for "silicone manufacturing process" found this:
"How is silicone made anyway?", from Wacker Chemie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxiNp7oQtuA
Still a lot of chemistry, but it's got animations as well.
What more details do you want?

How is Silicone synthesized / manufactured?

I use it a lot for molding small sculptures but have never had any luck finding any info beyond descriptions of the chemistry which is way beyond me.Where's How it's Made when I need it?

YouTube search for "silicone manufacturing process" found this:"How is silicone made anyway?", from Wacker Chemie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxiNp7oQtuAStill a lot of chemistry, but it's got animations as well.What more details do you want?

I use it a lot for molding small sculptures but have never had any luck finding any info beyond descriptions of the chemistry which is way beyond me.
Where's How it's Made when I need it?

YouTube search for "silicone manufacturing process" found this:
"How is silicone made anyway?", from Wacker Chemie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxiNp7oQtuA
Still a lot of chemistry, but it's got animations as well.
What more details do you want?