General PTFE Applications and Characteristics

PTFE is... a white, opaque solid with a waxy appearance and feel. a self-lubricant. a tough flexible material of moderate tensile strength. an outstanding electrical insulator. insoluble in everything, except fluorocarbon oils at very high temperatures. PTFE has... excellent "non-stick" properties. a high chemical resistance to everything, except molten alkali metals and fluorine. good thermal stability & good weather resistance. Applications of PTFE include: wire coatings gaskets holders and spacers pump parts lab equipment non-stick coatings in kitchen utensils low friction linings for hoppers diaphragms for low temperature equipment and many more...