Abstract:
The present, invention relates to liquid crystal compositions having a smectic A structure for use in an optical device in which the composition is sandwiched between a pair of electrodes (12-15). In essence the composition includes a siloxane oligomer (component (a)) which may be seen to construct a layered SmA system of particular spacing and “strength”. Within this structure a low molar mass nematic mesogen (component (c)) is provided that may be considered to be that of a “plasticiser” which moderates the layer “strength”, while simultaneously providing tuneability to the properties of the composition, e.g. its refractive index or dielectric anisotropy. The addition of a side chain liquid crystal polysiloxane (component (d)) allows such systems to be further moderated since they can be considered as binding together the la>¾rs, both within a given layer and between layers. An ionic dopant (component (b)) is also included in the composition that migrates through the composition when low frequency electric fields are applied to the composition by the electrodes, thereby disrupting the order to the composition. Order in the composition can be restored by applying a higher frequency field that does not allow the dopant time to migrate significantly. Chromophores may also be included in the formulation.
Abstract:
The present, invention relates to liquid crystal compositions having a smectic A structure for use in an optical device in which the composition is sandwiched between a pair of electrodes (12-15). In essence the composition includes a siloxane oligomer (component (a)) which may be seen to construct a layered SmA system of particular spacing and “strength”. Within this structure a low molar mass nematic mesogen (component (c)) is provided that may be considered to be that of a “plasticiser” which moderates the layer “strength”, while simultaneously providing tuneability to the properties of the composition, e.g. its refractive index or dielectric anisotropy. The addition of a side chain liquid crystal polysiloxane (component (d)) allows such systems to be further moderated since they can be considered as binding together the la>¾rs, both within a given layer and between layers. An ionic dopant (component (b)) is also included in the composition that migrates through the composition when low frequency electric fields are applied to the composition by the electrodes, thereby disrupting the order to the composition. Order in the composition can be restored by applying a higher frequency field that does not allow the dopant time to migrate significantly. Chromophores may also be included in the formulation.
Abstract:
Emulsions are disclosed of dilatant boron crosslinked organopolysiloxanes, coatings prepared from the emulsions, and various substrates impregnated with these coatings. The emulsions may be coated or impregnated onto fabrics to provide an energy absorbing material in Active Protection Systems.
Abstract:
A silicone resin, curable to a resin of low coefficient of thermal expansion, high glass transition temperature and high modulus, has the empirical formula (R3SiO2)a(R2SiO2/2)b(RsiO3/2)c(SiO4/2)d wherein each R is a hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon group or a hydrogen atom; and a=0.02 to 0.8; b=0 to 0.4; and c+d=0.2 to 0.98, where a+b+c+d=1.0, characterized in that at least 2 mole % of the siloxane units in the resin are of the formula R′3SiO1/2 RR′2Sio1/2 or R′2SiO2/2 wherein each R′ is an alkenyl group.
Abstract translation:可固化成低热膨胀系数的树脂,高玻璃化转变温度和高模量的硅树脂具有经验式(R 3 SiO 2 SiO 2) (R 2 O 2/2/2)b(R 3 O 3/2 2)
Abstract:
A silicone resin, curable to a resin of low coefficient of thermal expansion, high glass transition temperature and high modulus, has the empirical formula (R3SiO1/2)a(R2SiO2/2)b(RSiO3/2)c(SiO4/2)d wherein each R is a hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon group or a hydrogen atom; and a=0.02 to 0.8; b=0 to 0.4; and c+d=0.2 to 0.98, where a+b+c+d=1.0, characterized in that at least 2 mole % of the siloxane units in the resin are of the formula R′SiO1/2, RR′2SiO1/2 or R′2SiO2/2, wherein each R′ is an alkenyl group.
Abstract translation:可固化成热膨胀系数低,玻璃化转变温度高,模量高的树脂的有机硅树脂具有经验公式<?in-line-formula description =“In-line Formulas”end =“lead”?> (R 2 SiO 2/2)2(R 2 SiO 1/2)2 N 2 )(S 1/2/3)2(SiO 2/2) > <?in-line-formula description =“In-line formula”end =“tail”?>其中每个R是烃或取代的烃基或氢原子; a = 0.02〜0.8; b = 0〜0.4; 和c + d = 0.2至0.98,其中a + b + c + d = 1.0,其特征在于树脂中至少2摩尔%的硅氧烷单元具有式R'SiO 1/2 R 2,R 2,R 2,R 2,R 2,R 2,R 2,R 2,R 2,R 2,R 2, '是烯基。
Abstract:
A method of spreading constant or repeated pressure away from one or more pressure points between a user and an item of wear wherein the item of wear comprises a pressure material being either: (i) a thermoplastic material having the composition comprising a mixture of; (a) component (A) an organic thermoplastic elastomer having a hardness below 80 shore A measured at 23° C. (ISO 868); and (b) component (B) which is a non cross-linked and substantially non reactive silicone polymer or a cross-linked silicone polymer, with the exclusion of borated silicone polymers exhibiting dilatant properties; or (ii) a flexible material having the composition comprising a mixture of; (c) an elastomeric material having a modulus at 100% elongation of 0.1-10 MPa; and (d) 5-80% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition of a non-reactive silicone fluid having a viscosity of 1,000-3,000,000 mPas at 25° C.; or (iii) both (i) and (ii). The use of such a pressure material in the item of wear has been found to provide an excellent method of spreading pressure away from pressure points on the item of wear.
Abstract:
Silicone elastomer base compositions containing a stabilizer are disclosed that provide cured silicone elastomers having improved high temperature performance. The stabilizer comprises carbon black, calcium carbonate, iron oxide, and optionally zinc oxide.
Abstract:
Fluorosilicone elastomer base compositions are disclosed containing a stabilizer that provides cured fluorosilicone elastomers having improved high temperature performance. The stabilizer comprises carbon black, calcium carbonate, iron oxide, and optionally zinc oxide. The stabilizer is particularly useful to prepare cured fluorosilicone elastomers for o-rings, connectors, and constructing automotive hosing.