Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, and has numerous applications because it is chemically inert. [3] . The commonly known brand name of PTFE-based composition is Teflon by Chemours, [4] a spin-off from DuPont, which originally invented the compound in 1938. [4] .

From developing technology and a growing market demand for more sustainable, higher performing products to evolving customer needs, Teflon™ fluoropolymers enable businesses to innovate and bring value to customers. Teflon™ brand means innovation.

2023年7月13日 · Teflon is not a product on its own, but a brand name of a product. It refers to a chemical coating known as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). It's a type of plastic sprayed on various items and...

2024年8月20日 · On April 6, 1938, a group of chemists at DuPont gathered around part of their latest experiment: a plain metal cylinder. It supposedly contained tetrafluoroethylene, a colorless, odorless gas....

2025年2月6日 · Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a strong, tough, waxy, nonflammable synthetic resin produced by the polymerization of tetrafluoroethylene. Known by such trademarks as Teflon, Fluon, Hostaflon, and Polyflon, PTFE is distinguished by its slippery surface, high melting point, and resistance to attack by most chemicals.

2024年3月1日 · Teflon is a brand name for the chemical coating PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) that is used to make cookware nonstick. First made in the 1930s, it’s known for its use in cookware, although it can also be used to coat other materials like wires or …

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) are part of a large group of lab-made chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Some of these chemicals have been in commercial use since the 1940s.

2023年4月6日 · Teflon is a go-to choice because of its low friction and high temperature and chemical resistance. We’ve put tables down below that explain the different physical, mechanical, and electrical properties of Teflon.

Since its serendipitous discovery in 1938, the Teflon™ brand continues to evolve and drive innovation in products, initiatives, and more.

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