poly(tetrafluoroethylene)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/poly(tetrafluoroethylene)
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf polymer
synthetic fluoropolymer
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:PTFE
gptkb:Teflon
gptkbp:application seals
valves
medical devices
lubricants
tubing
bearings
gaskets
non-stick cookware
chemical containers
insulation for wiring
gptkbp:biocompatible yes
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Teflon
gptkbp:CASNumber 9002-84-0
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (C2F4)n
gptkbp:color white
gptkbp:countryOfFirstProduction gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:decaysTo toxic fumes above 350°C
gptkbp:density 2.2 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Roy_J._Plunkett
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1938
gptkbp:electricalInsulator yes
gptkbp:flammability non-flammable
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label poly(tetrafluoroethylene)
gptkbp:mechanicalStrength moderate
gptkbp:meltingPoint 327°C
gptkbp:monomer gptkb:tetrafluoroethylene
gptkbp:notableFor high chemical resistance
high melting point
hydrophobic
low friction
non-stick
gptkbp:producedBy polymerization of tetrafluoroethylene
gptkbp:reusable difficult
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in most solvents
gptkbp:structure linear polymer
gptkbp:thermalStability excellent
gptkbp:toxicity generally considered non-toxic
gptkbp:usedIn aerospace industry
electronics industry
food industry
medical industry
chemical processing industry
gptkbp:UVResistance excellent
gptkbp:waterAbsorption very low
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:PTFE
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6