What is PTFE?

What is PTFE?

What is PTFE? Polytetrafluoroethylene ( PTFE) is a Fluoropolymer that has a large number of industrial applications because of its many properties. One brand name for PTFE is Teflon®, which is well-known for its non-stick and heat-resistant properties.

What is dispersed PTFE used for?

Dispersions are used for coatings and film casting. As discussed above, PTFE has excellent properties such as chemical inertness, heat resistance (both high and low), electrical insulation properties, low coefficient of friction (static 0.08 and dynamic 0.01), and nonstick property over a wide temperature range (260 to 260°C).

What is PTFE non-stick coating?

One of the common applications of this polymer is non-stick coating in kitchen cookware (pans, baking trays etc.), hence, you can easily find this in your kitchen. PTFE is a linear polymer of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE).

Can PTFE coating be scratched?

The PTFE coating can be scraped and damaged by the sharp edges of metal cooking utensils. Use wood, heat-safe plastic, or silicone to cook and serve from nonstick cookware. If you store your pans in a stack in the cupboard, put a napkin or a dish towel between them to prevent the nested cookware from scratching.

What is PTFE? Polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE is the commonly used versatile, high-performance fluoropolymer made up for carbon and fluorine atoms. One of the common applications of this polymer is non-stick coating in kitchen cookware (pans, baking trays etc.), hence, you can easily find this in your kitchen.

What is not compatible with PTFE?

NOT compatible with certain alkali metals and fluorinating agents such as xenon difluoride and cobalt (III) fluoride PTFE Chemical Compatibility Chart: Polytetrafluoroethylene is very non-reactive and ideal for use with most chemicals.

Is PTFE chemically resistant and inert?

It is Chemically Resistant & Inert. Combined with its high temperature resistance PTFE is extremely chemically resistant and chemically inert making it an ideal material for sealing components in chemically aggressive applications.