Is there any deformation or damage to the silicone reservoir due to temperature changes?

Silicone reservoirs are widely used in homes, kitchens and various storage places because of their softness, high temperature resistance, non-toxicity and environmental protection. Silicone itself is a very stable material with good tensile strength and temperature resistance, suitable for many liquid storage scenarios.

Under normal circumstances, silicone reservoirs can withstand changes from low temperature to high temperature, and their good elasticity and heat resistance make them stable in most conventional temperature environments. The molecular structure of silicone is highly flexible and heat-resistant, and it can remain unchanged at high temperatures and is not easy to age. When the temperature of the external environment reaches the limit of the silicone material, its stability will be affected to a certain extent. If exposed to excessively high or low temperature environments for a long time, the silicone liquid reservoir may undergo certain deformations, and even cracks, hardening and other phenomena may occur.

Silicone reservoirs perform relatively well in high temperature environments. It can usually withstand a certain range of high temperatures without significant changes. For example, when used to store hot liquids in the kitchen or heated in a microwave oven, silicone reservoirs will not easily deform or release harmful substances due to high temperatures. However, if the reservoir is exposed to extremely high temperatures for a long time, or is exposed to heat sources that exceed the temperature resistance limit of silicone, the structure of the silicone may change, causing it to lose elasticity and flexibility, which in turn affects the service life of the reservoir. For some high-temperature cooking environments, if the silicone reservoir is in direct contact with the fire source, it may also cause the silicone to soften or melt excessively, affecting its function.

Under low temperature conditions, the performance of silicone reservoirs is slightly more complicated. Although silicone will not harden or crack in a regular low temperature environment, it may lose some of its elasticity and become more rigid at extremely low temperatures. This change may affect the comfort of the reservoir, especially in cases where it needs to be squeezed, folded or bent, the reservoir may crack or break. If the liquid stored in the refrigerator contains moisture, the low temperature may cause the surface of the silicone to shrink, wrinkle, etc., thus affecting its sealing and storage effect.

The deformation caused by temperature changes is not always immediately apparent. Sometimes silicone reservoirs may gradually age and degrade after experiencing multiple temperature changes. Frequent thermal expansion and contraction may cause the connection between silicone molecules to become loose, and over time, the reservoir may become fragile and easy to crack, losing its original flexibility and durability. Although silicone has a certain ability to adapt to temperature, long-term use in extreme temperature changes may still affect its physical properties and shorten its service life.