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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | An acronym for room temperature [ | + | An acronym for room temperature [[vulcanization|vulcanization]]. The RTV process involves the mixing of a rubber, usually [[silicone|silicone]], with a catalyst to form a harder stronger material. The rubber vulcanizes chemically without the addition of heat. RTVs are used for sealing, caulking, and molds. Some commercial RTVs include GTE silicone resins. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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room temperature vulcanization; vulcanizzazione a temperatura ambiente (It.) | room temperature vulcanization; vulcanizzazione a temperatura ambiente (It.) | ||
| − | + | ==Resources and Citations== | |
| − | + | * J. P.Maish, "Silicone rubber staining of terracotta surfaces", ''Studies in Conservation'' 39:250–56, 1994. | |
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[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:01, 25 August 2022
Description
An acronym for room temperature Vulcanization. The RTV process involves the mixing of a rubber, usually Silicone, with a catalyst to form a harder stronger material. The rubber vulcanizes chemically without the addition of heat. RTVs are used for sealing, caulking, and molds. Some commercial RTVs include GTE silicone resins.
Synonyms and Related Terms
room temperature vulcanization; vulcanizzazione a temperatura ambiente (It.)
Resources and Citations
- J. P.Maish, "Silicone rubber staining of terracotta surfaces", Studies in Conservation 39:250–56, 1994.