Elementorganic compounds

Elementorganic compounds considerably differ in their properties and structure from both organic and inorganic compounds, occupying an intermediate position. Elementorganic compounds are rarely found in nature and are obtained synthetically. 

We can single out several fundamental characteristics which distinguish elementorganic compounds from carbon compounds. 

Nevertheless, we should stress that the demand for elementorganic monomers and polymers grows with each year, which is due to their valuable characteristics. Sometimes the introduction of negligible amounts of certain elementorganic compounds into various compositions or composites considerably improves their performance characteristics. That is why, in spite of their relatively high costs, the use of elementorganic compounds is beneficial both technically and economically. 

A promising area is the design of modem ceramic and glass ceramic materials based on high purity elementorganic compounds Si(OR)4, Al(OR)3, B(OR)3, etc.), because traditional materials (metals, metal-based alloys, plastics, etc.) do not meet contemporaiy technical requirements to products designed to operate under extreme conditions. 

At plants producing silicone and other elementorganic compounds and at other chemical facilities safety measures and fire prevention are an integral part of the production process. Apart from engineering instructions, it is as necessary to observe safety and fire prevention instructions, as well as... 

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