Science of Silicone

Plastic in the kitchen can be scary, but there's a better way! Silicone is a synthetic rubber that has an incredibly high melting point, perfect for cookware. Here's the science behind the material.

[@indrishmo]

So no-one's going to mention the Tom Cruise doppelganger sat right there asking about Silicone...?!

[@fratercontenduntocculta8161]

I have a chessboard and pieces that are 100% silicone and they amaze me with their durability and flexibility. I also like how easily clean up after many uses.

[@siliconexpert2770]

perfect video ，tell so much about our silicone products

[@curiousnomadic]

Why didn't they use it on O-rings on the space shuttle before it blew up if it was invented as way back as 1940s?

[@user-dj3jf1io8u]

Good to know silicone is synthetic rubber, can withstand extreme heat.
Without knowing what it is, I used hot/cold pad to relieve muscle pain, and checked out yesterday some beautiful watches with silicone bands.

[@samsung12ful]

Someone wasn't taught to not speak with their mouth full haha.

[@benyaminewanganyahu]

Grease sticks to silicone like nothing else.

[@mehmedmesa3287]

Silicon is a semiconductor, and thats why is it so special in electronics...not a conductor.

[@instantchildbirth2746]

A semiconductor is still a conductor

[@hockeyshot999]

1:23...I don't believe that's technically true. He states that Silicon is one of the most abundant elements we have yet...it's important to note that Silicon (Si) is very rare to find in it's natural state on earth. Silicon or Silicon Metal is formed by taking SILICA and heating it at very high temperatures (over 1800 degrees Celsius). But who cares! :)

[@bobbyfishlips5689]

Vincent M it’s one of the most abundant in the universe, not earth

[@zybch]

They have to keep it dumbed down for the vacuous 'panel' with their room temperature intelligence, tiny attention spans and whos only talent is to interject mindless comments to prove they're still alive.

[@hockeyshot999]

I’m confused as to how your response related to what I say above.

[@brunosco]

2:42
- So it’s not harmful to your health... ?
- It doesn’t leach into food the way plastic does.
Nice, but that still doesn’t prove it’s not toxic. Need to dig in to find out more...

[@ezRyan]

yo thats dj from full house

[@supercooled]

That's DJ, Stephanie and the annoying neighbour ..forget her name.

[@chloekaminski8986]

@@supercooled kimmy ahahah sorry it’s so late

[@supercooled]

That blonde is so blonde. Jesus, can she tone it down a little?

[@zybch]

No

[@StitchesLovesRats]

How am I learning science from a silly daytime talk show catered towards the lowest common denominator of western society?