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Reliable
Cheap
Durable
Tubing
Silicone and Norprene tubing are two distinct materials used in various fluid handling applications, each with its own set of advantages and ideal use cases.
Silicone
Pros
​+ Transparent
+ Temperature resistant
+ Broad chemical compatibility
+ Biocompetible
+ Cheap
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Cons
- Not suitable for peristaltic pumping
- Not suitable for liquid handling
Norprene
Pros
​+ Excellent for peristaltic pumps
+ Excellent chemical resistance
+ Longevity
+ Mechanical shear resistant
Cons
​- More expensive
- Not transparent
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