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PTFE (Teflon)

plastics

plastics

Source Details

Id

plastic-ptfe

Name

PTFE (Teflon)

Category

plastics

Designation

PTFE

Properties
{
  "density": {
    "value": 2200,
    "unit": "kg/m³"
  },
  "tensileStrengthUltimate": {
    "value": 27,
    "unit": "MPa"
  },
  "elasticModulus": {
    "value": 0.5,
    "unit": "GPa"
  },
  "poissonsRatio": 0.46,
  "thermalConductivity": {
    "value": 0.25,
    "unit": "W/(m·K)"
  },
  "thermalExpansion": {
    "value": 135,
    "unit": "µm/(m·K)"
  },
  "specificHeat": {
    "value": 1000,
    "unit": "J/(kg·K)"
  },
  "meltingPoint": {
    "value": 327,
    "unit": "°C"
  }
}
Applications

Non-stick coatings, Seals, Gaskets, Bearings, Wire insulation

Notes

Lowest friction coefficient of any solid. Chemically inert. Wide temperature range.