Rubber vs. Silicone: What's the REAL Difference?

By History of Simple Things

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Rubber and silicone can look almost identical, but chemically, they are very different materials. So why is silicone used in everything from kitchen bakeware and medical equipment to engine components and construction sealants, while rubber dominates tires, belts, hoses, and mechanical parts? From natural rubber and vulcanization to the development of modern silicone, this is the fascinating science behind two materials we encounter almost every day. Timestamps 00:03 – Rubber vs. Silicone 00:57 – A Brief History 02:04 – The Biggest Chemical Difference 03:02 – How They Handle Heat 04:03 – Sunlight, Weather & Aging 05:01 – Why Everything Isn't Made From Silicone 05:57 – Where Rubber and Silicone Is Used 06:46 – The Simple Answer #Rubber #Silicone #Engineering #MaterialsScience #ScienceExplained #HowThingsWork #Manufacturing #Chemistry #EngineeringExplained #Technology

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