PTFE

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf polymer
synthetic fluoropolymer
gptkbp:appearance white solid
gptkbp:biocompatibility good
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Teflon
gptkbp:CASNumber 9002-84-0
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (C2F4)n
gptkbp:chemicalResistance very high
gptkbp:decaysTo toxic fumes
gptkbp:decomposesAbove 260°C
gptkbp:density 2.2 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Roy_Plunkett
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1938
gptkbp:electricalInsulator yes
gptkbp:flammability non-flammable
gptkbp:frictionCoefficient very low
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PTFE
gptkbp:hydrophobicity very high
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:poly(tetrafluoroethylene)
gptkbp:meltingPoint 327°C
gptkbp:monomer gptkb:tetrafluoroethylene
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:polytetrafluoroethylene
gptkb:Teflon
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:DuPont
polymerization of tetrafluoroethylene
gptkbp:solubility insoluble
gptkbp:structure linear polymer
gptkbp:thermalStability high
gptkbp:toxicity generally considered non-toxic
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:food
seals
medical devices
lubricants
aerospace applications
bearings
gaskets
non-stick coatings
chemical containers
insulation for wiring
plumbing tape
gptkbp:usedIn aerospace industry
automotive industry
semiconductor manufacturing
food industry
pharmaceutical industry
catheters
electrical industry
chemical processing industry
heart valve implants
vascular grafts
gptkbp:UVResistance excellent
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Teflon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5