polytetrafluoroethylene

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkb:plastic
polymer
synthetic fluoropolymer
gptkbp:biocompatibility biocompatible
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Fluon
gptkb:Hostaflon
gptkb:Polyflon
gptkb:Teflon
gptkbp:CASNumber 9002-84-0
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (C2F4)n
gptkbp:color white
gptkbp:decaysTo toxic fumes
gptkbp:decomposesAt above 350°C
gptkbp:density 2.2 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Roy_Plunkett
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1938
gptkbp:electricalResistivity 10^18 Ω·cm
gptkbp:flammability non-flammable
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label polytetrafluoroethylene
gptkbp:meltingPoint 327°C
gptkbp:monomer gptkb:tetrafluoroethylene
gptkbp:ownedBy gptkb:Chemours
gptkbp:previousOwner gptkb:DuPont
gptkbp:producedBy polymerization of tetrafluoroethylene
gptkbp:resistantTo chemicals
heat
corrosion
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
insoluble in organic solvents
gptkbp:structure linear polymer
gptkbp:surfaceProperty hydrophobic
low friction
non-stick
gptkbp:thermalConductivity 0.25 W/m·K
gptkbp:toxicity non-toxic under normal conditions
gptkbp:usedFor seals
medical devices
gaskets
non-stick coatings
chemical containers
insulation for wiring
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:food
aerospace industry
electronics
plumbing
medical implants
chemical processing industry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Teflon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5