1. Increase the Reaction Rate of Silicone: Silicone accelerators accelerate the reaction by opening the silicon-oxygen bonds in the reactants and exposing hydroxyl groups on the silicone surface, thereby increasing the reaction rate and yield of silicone.
2. Improve the Physical Properties of Silicone: Silicone accelerators improve physical properties such as wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and temperature resistance by forming a continuous and dense silicone layer on the silicone surface.
3. Increase the Curing Speed of Silicone: Silicone accelerators can form a certain concentration of terpolymers within the silicone, which are more conducive to silicone curing and crosslinking than dipolymers. Silicone accelerators can also eliminate negative effects of silicone curing, such as surface stickiness, residual organic matter, and various forms of gel.
4. Reduce the Surface Tension of Silicone: Silicone accelerators form a silicone layer on the silicone surface, reducing the silicone's surface tension. This improves wettability and diffusion, making the silicone easier to cure and crosslink.
