PTFE
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PTFE (countable and uncountable, plural PTFEs)
(organic chemistry) Initialism of polytetrafluoroethylene.
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Because PTFE is poorly soluble in almost all solvents, the polymerization is conducted as an emulsion in water.
Cross-linked PTFE has improved high-temperature mechanical properties and radiation stability.
Although UHMWPE is more resistant to wear than PTFE, for these applications, versions of PTFE with mineral oil or molybdenum disulfide embedded as additional lubricants in its matrix are being manufactured.
Algoflon® L100 is a white PTFE micropowder comprising loose agglomerates of sub-micron sized particles.
Because of its superior chemical and thermal properties, PTFE is often used as a gasket material.
For example, FEP is softer than PTFE and melts at convert; it is also highly transparent and resistant to sunlight.