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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.