Description
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic fluoropolymer with many industrial uses, and Teflon is a brand name for PTFE:
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also known as Teflon, has many properties, including:
- Low friction: PTFE has a low coefficient of friction, which is why it has non-stick properties. The fluorine molecules on the surface of PTFE prevent other materials from sticking to it.
- Chemical resistance: PTFE is highly resistant to acids, bases, and most organic solvents. This makes it ideal for use in harsh chemical environments, such as in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
- Heat resistance: PTFE is effective over a wide range of temperatures. It decomposes only at a temperature of +400 degrees Celsius.
- Inert: PTFE is extremely non-reactive due to its fluorine atoms.
- Non-flammable: PTFE is non-flammable.
- Weather resistant: PTFE is resistant to weather and UV light.
- FDA approved: PTFE is FDA approved and food safe.
- Low water absorption: PTFE has low water absorption
- Uses
PTFE is used in many applications, including:
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- Seals, including PTFE “O” rings
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- Chemical processing equipment
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