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PTFE (Teflon)
Material Properties
PTFE is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene that
finds numerous applications. PTFE is most well known by the
DuPont brand name Teflon.
PTFE has one of the lowest coefficients of friction against any
solid.
It is very non-reactive, partly because of the strength of carbon
fluorine bonds, and so it is often used in containers and
pipework for reactive and corrosive chemicals. Where used as a
lubricant, PTFE reduces friction, wear, and energy consumption
of machinery.
General characteristics:
Maximum operating temperature of 260C
Very low coefficient of friction
Food-safe
Excellent insulator
High resistance towards chemicals

Technical Data
Physical Properties
Density
Water absorption, 24
hours
Mechanical Properties
Hardness, Shore D
Tensile Strength
Elongation at Break
Tensile Modulus
Flexural Modulus
Flexural Strength
Compressive Strength
Compressive Modulus
Izod Impact, Notched
Coefficient of Friction

Value
2.3 g/cc
< 0.01%

Comments
D792
D570

Value
D55
3,900 psi
300%
80,000 psi
72,000 psi
No Break
3,500 psi
70,000 psi

Comments
D785
D638
D638
D638
D790
D790
D695
D695
D256
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3.5 ft-lb/in
0.056

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Electrical Properties
Volume Resistivity
Dissipation Factor
Dielectric Constant
Dielectric Strength
Thermal Properties
Thermal Conductivity
Melting Point
Maximum Service
Temperature, Air
Flammability, UL94

Value
> 1018
<0.0002
2.1
285

Comments
D257
D150
D150
D149

Metric
5.86 x 10 cal/cm-sec-C
335 C
260 C

Comments
C177
D3418
-

V-0

UL94

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Note: The information contained herein are typical values intended for general reference and comparison purposes only. All
values at 73F (23C) unless otherwise noted.