2014 News

Silicone - one reason the shinkansen (bullet train) is as safe as it is.

The cars of the shinkansen are built with high-voltage transformers on board. These transformers are filled with silicone fluid, which acts as a coolant and insulator.

Silicone fluid has excellent dielectric properties, heat resistance, cold resistance and fire resistance. It is also highly safe and chemically stable. Silicone fluid is one reason why the shinkansen is such a safe form of transportation. We can expect to see silicone fluid used more and more as a transformer oil in the construction of high-rise buildings and ships.

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