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Poly(tetrafluoroethylene)

powder, 200 μm particle size

Synonym(s):

Fluorinated polymer, Fluoropolymer, PTFE

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Linear Formula:
(CF2CF2)n
CAS Number:
9002-84-0
MDL number:
MFCD00084455
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

form

powder

particle size

200 μm

transition temp

Tm 340-345 °C

SMILES string

F\C(F)=C(\F)F

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Application

  • Ultrasonic activation of inert poly (tetrafluoroethylene): Demonstrates the activation of inert PTFE particles into piezoelectric electrets using ultrasound, which enables the piezocatalytic generation of reactive oxygen species, a significant advance in material science (Wang et al., 2021).
  • Membrane preparation techniques with polytetrafluoroethylene: Discusses production techniques of porous polymeric membranes including PTFE, highlighting its application in separation technology, a critical area in industrial processes (Tan & Rodrigue, 2019).
  • Enhancing expanded poly (tetrafluoroethylene) for biomaterials applications: Reviews the use of expanded PTFE (ePTFE) in biomaterials, focusing on its chemical properties and applications in medical devices and implants, contributing significantly to healthcare advancements (Cassady et al., 2014).
  • Electret polyvinylidene fluoride nanofibers hybridized by polytetrafluoroethylene nanoparticles: This study explores the enhancement of air filtration performance through hybridizing electret polyvinylidene fluoride nanofibers with PTFE nanoparticles, presenting a novel approach to improving filtration efficiency (Wang et al., 2016).

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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