2024/01/09 【Material】PTFE

【Material】
PTFE stands for “Polytetrafluoroethene.” It's a type of “Engineering plastic,” a plastic from ethylene resin combining chlorine atoms and carbon atoms, and discovered by Chemours company (original DuPont company) in 1938 by accident. The patent was obtained in 1941 in the name of “Teflon” as a trademark.
ㆍCorrosion resistance
ㆍSelf-lubrication
ㆍHigh & Low temperature tolerance
ㆍDurable
ㆍNon-Stick
ㆍFlame resistance
ㆍElectrical insulation
The applications span across various industries, including medical, automotive, aerospace, chemical engineering, electronics, and more, often hiding in our everyday lives.