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| − | A Silicone is a polymer of Siloxane, a organic compound in the form of | + | A Silicone is a polymer of Siloxane, a organic compound in the form of (−O−R2Si−O−SiR2−, where R = organic group). |
| + | A common form is (Si(CH3)2O)n. Where the organic group is CH3. | ||
==Silicone synthesis== | ==Silicone synthesis== | ||
Revision as of 09:28, 1 April 2025
A Silicone is a polymer of Siloxane, a organic compound in the form of (−O−R2Si−O−SiR2−, where R = organic group). A common form is (Si(CH3)2O)n. Where the organic group is CH3.
Silicone synthesis
Silicone can be produced from chloromethane, with salt (NaCl) , a copper catalyst, a reactor vessel and 300°C temperature over a silicon bed.
- Silicon is an element that can be refined from silica. silicon production will be required for semi conductor production and possible solar cells.
- Chloromethane is produced commercially by treating methanol with hydrochloric acid (hydrogen chloride solution in water), according to the chemical equation:
CH3OH + HCl → CH3Cl + H2O
- Methanol will be one of the first compounds produced on Mars.
- Hydrochloic acid is hydrogen chloride in water. Hydrogen chloride is Hydrogen burned with chlorine, although other productions paths may be easier.
- Chlorine is a possibe byproduct of the production of caustic soda, or could be obtained from perchlorates.
- Chlorine will be produced as it is required to make PVC and caustic soda.
- Chlorine would be produced by the electrolysis of sodium chloride (that also gives the caustic soda).
- Sodium chloride is available on Mars (ref).
