Silicon, silicone, and silica: the importance of the right ending
Williams, D.
Medical Device Technology 7(1): 7-11
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 1048-6690 PMID: 10159866 Document Number: 467414
Although organic polymers based on carbon have revolutionized the use of commodity materials during the latter half of the twentieth century, polymers based on silicon have also had a remarkable impact in certain speciality areas, especially in medical technology. This article clarifies some of the chemical uncertainties associated with these materials.