Silicones

Silicones are very durable materials with high resistance to chemical corrosion, fire and extreme temperatures. They are also pliable, waterproof and electrically insulating.

Platinum is used in the manufacture of speciality silicones: adding a platinum compound to the silicone mixture catalyses the cross-linking process which results in the formation of a silicone product with the desired properties.

Platinum catalysts are also used in the production of silicone adhesive that – in the shape of pressure sensitive adhesive – makes notes stick to a surface, a common everyday product that almost everybody uses.