737992

Poly(tetrafluoroethylene)

powder, 200 μm particle size

• Synonym(s): Fluorinated polymer, Fluoropolymer, PTFE
• Linear Formula: (CF₂CF₂)_n
• CAS Number: 9002-84-0
• MDL number: MFCD00084455
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• form: powder
• Quality Level: 100
• particle size: 200 μm
• transition temp: T_m 340-345 °C
• SMILES string: F\C(F)=C(\F)F
• InChI key: BFKJFAAPBSQJPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Ultrasonic activation of inert poly (tetrafluoroethylene): Demonstrates the activation of inert PTFE particles into piezoelectric electrets using ultrasound, which enables the piezocatalytic generation of reactive oxygen species, a significant advance in material science (Wang et al., 2021).
• Membrane preparation techniques with polytetrafluoroethylene: Discusses production techniques of porous polymeric membranes including PTFE, highlighting its application in separation technology, a critical area in industrial processes (Tan & Rodrigue, 2019).
• Enhancing expanded poly (tetrafluoroethylene) for biomaterials applications: Reviews the use of expanded PTFE (ePTFE) in biomaterials, focusing on its chemical properties and applications in medical devices and implants, contributing significantly to healthcare advancements (Cassady et al., 2014).
• Electret polyvinylidene fluoride nanofibers hybridized by polytetrafluoroethylene nanoparticles: This study explores the enhancement of air filtration performance through hybridizing electret polyvinylidene fluoride nanofibers with PTFE nanoparticles, presenting a novel approach to improving filtration efficiency (Wang et al., 2016).

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable