Fluoropolymer Resin

Fluoropolymer Resin

(Fluoropolymer)

 

Fluoropolymers are known for their inertness to most chemicals, resistance to high temperatures, extremely low coefficients of friction and excellent dielectric properties which are relatively insensitive to temperature and power frequency. Typical applications for fluoropolymers are electrical/ electronic uses and pipe and chemical processing equipment and non-stick coatings for cookware and other applications. Fluoropolymers make up a family of thermoplastic resins analogous to polyethylene in which some of the hydrogen atoms attached to the carbon chain are replaced by fluorine or fluorinated alkyl groups. In some cases, other halogens such as chlorine are also part of the molecule. The most common commercial fluoropolymers are: FEP (fluorinated ethylene-propylene) from tetrafluoroethylene [C2F4] and hexa-fluoropropylene [C3F6]; PTFE (polytetra fluoroethylene) from the polymerization of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene [C2H4]; PFA (perfluoroalkoxy) from tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoropropyl vinyl ether [C3H7C4OF5]; PCTFE (polychlorotrifluoro-ethylene) from chlorotrifluoro-ethylene monomer [C2F3CI]; CTFE-VDF (polychlorotrifluoroethylenevinylidene fluoride) from chlorotrifluoroethylene and vinylidene fluoride [C2H2F2]; E-CTFE (polyethylenechlorotrifluoroethylene) from chlorotrifluoroethylene and ethylene; PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) from vinylidene fluoride monomer; and PVF (polyvinyl fluoride) from vinyl fluoride monomer [C2H3F].

 

Heathland can supply various thermoplastic resins, such as fluoroploymers, in different qualities and quantities. If you are interested in our materials, please contact us for details and material specifications.