High thermal conductivity does not necessarily mean low thermal resistance. Recent industry reports continue to identify traction batteries, energy storage systems and high-density data cente......
2026-10-09When fumed silica prices rise or lead times grow, can silicone rubber producers switch to another fumed grade or precipitated silica? A switch is possible to evaluate, but neither price nor a......
2026-09-29How should food-contact silicone rubber be selected and verified for compliance? Do not select it solely from a “food-grade gum,” “FDA silica,” or a supplier statement for one ingredient. Fir......
2026-09-29If the spray solution spreads rapidly but tends to run off (sag) after adding IOTA 2000, what should be adjusted first? When IOTA 2000 is added to a tank mix, if the solution spreads quickly......
2026-09-21What should be checked first when the insulation resistance of mica tape drops after exposure to damp heat｜IOTA A significant drop in insulation resistance following......
2026-09-17Difficulty starting a low-temperature system: Can IOTA-2056 PES directly replace methyl silicone oil｜IOTA You cannot directly replace methyl silicone oil in low-temperature hydraulic or dampi......
2026-09-15Silicone Material Selection: What Should a Supplier Ask Beyond Temperature, Medium and Failure Symptoms? Operating temperature, contact medium and a failure description are usually not enough......
2026-09-14Silicone O-Ring Hardness Increase After 200°C Aging: Check Test Conditions, Cure, Volatiles or Filler First? A marked hardness increase after 200°C hot-air aging cannot be assigned to silicon......
2026-09-11Emulsion Destabilization by Silicone Surfactants and IOTA 2204 Selection | IOTA Layering, floating oil, flocculation or a sudden viscosity change after adding a silicone surfactant should not......
2026-09-10Volatile Content, Cyclic Siloxane Residues and Batch Acceptance for Low-Volatility Silicone Oils | IOTA Viscosity and flash point alone cannot determine suitability for enclosed electronics, optic......
2026-09-09Selecting Silicone Waterproofing Materials for Concrete and Water-Vapor Permeability | IOTA First distinguish liquid-water absorption from water-vapor transmission. Silane and silane–siloxane ......
2026-09-08Evaluating DC 704 Replacement with IOTA 704: Fluid Mixing and Diffusion Pump Cleaning | IOTA Do not assume that DC 704 and IOTA 704 can be mixed merely because both are 704-type silicone diffusion......
2026-09-04Phenyl Material Selection and Yellowing Diagnosis for High-Refractive-Index LED Encapsulants | IOTA Phenyl-containing silicones can be evaluated when a higher refractive index is required, bu......
2026-09-04Causes and Formulation Adjustments for Thermal Grease Oil Bleeding, Pump-Out and Dry-Out | IOTA Oil bleeding, migration beyond the interface or central dry-out after high-temperature service should......
2026-09-04Causes of Low-Temperature Silicone Rubber Seal Failure and Selection of Methyl Phenyl Silicone Rubber | IOTA Hardening or leakage at low temperature cannot be solved solely by reducing room-temp......
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