Molecular Structure and Physical Properties of Hydroxysilicone Oil
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In the macroscopic world, there exists a microcosm constructed by molecules, and hydroxy silicone oil is a highly skilled flexible engineer in this universe. Its molecular structure is a long chain composed of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms, like a flexible chain, and its active hydroxyl groups at both ends are the key tools for its chemical creation. It is this unique structure that endows it with outstanding physical and chemical properties. It can maintain a liquid state over a wide temperature range, from extreme cold to extreme heat, and its performance remains stable, as if it were an insulator of temperature changes.
In the textile industry, this engineer has demonstrated his most exquisite craftsmanship. When the hydroxyl silicone oil lotion meets the fabric fiber, the siloxane bond and hydroxyl end group on its molecular chain will produce weak adsorption force with the polar groups on the fiber surface, like countless tiny suction cups, spreading itself evenly on the surface of each fiber. It not only fills the tiny flaws on the surface of the fibers, but also acts as a layer of lubricating film between the fibers, greatly reducing the friction coefficient.
The fabric processed by it feels exceptionally smooth and soft, as if it has been given new life. More importantly, by adjusting the molecular weight, this engineer can enhance the entanglement between molecular chains, forming a more stable network structure, significantly improving the washability of the fabric, making it soft and smooth for a long time to come.