The aerospace field represents the forefront of human technological development and has extremely high requirements for material performance. Fluorosilicone oil, with its extraordinary properties, has become a "pioneering material" that promotes the continuous progress of this field.
The introduction of fluorine atoms into the fluorosilicone oil molecule endows it with many amazing properties. In the aircraft engine, which is the core component of the aviation field, fluorosilicone oil demonstrates irreplaceable value. When an aircraft engine is in operation, the internal temperature can reach up to thousands of degrees Celsius, the pressure is extremely high, and it is also accompanied by strong vibrations and high - speed airflows. Fluorosilicone oil, with its excellent thermal stability and chemical stability, can always maintain good lubrication performance in such harsh environments. It is like a "lubricant guard" inside the engine, effectively reducing the friction and wear between components such as blades and bearings, ensuring the efficient and stable operation of the engine. Statistics show that after using fluorosilicone oil as a lubricant, the maintenance cycle of the engine can be extended by about 20% - 30%, greatly reducing the aviation operation cost.
In the manufacturing of spacecraft, fluorosilicone oil also plays a key role. In the sealing system of spacecraft, fluorosilicone oil is used to fill the tiny gaps between sealing parts and components. Its low surface tension enables it to perfectly fit various complex - shaped surfaces, forming an efficient sealing barrier to prevent liquid and gas leakage. In the strong radiation environment of space, ordinary materials are prone to performance degradation, but fluorosilicone oil, with its excellent radiation resistance, can still operate stably, providing reliable protection for the electronic equipment, energy systems, and other parts of the spacecraft. For example, in the solar panel drive mechanism of the International Space Station, the application of fluorosilicone oil ensures that the mechanism can operate accurately and stably in the long - term space environment, guaranteeing the energy supply of the space station.