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fluorofibres (PTFE) (properties characteristics (maintains high strength,…
fluorofibres (PTFE)
properties characteristics
thermoplastic polymer
white solid at room temperature
maintains high strength, toughness and self-lubrication at low temperatures
PTFE is resistant to van der Waals forces
can be used to prevent insects climbing up surfaces painted with the material
has no "memory" and is subject to creep
use
gasket material
wiring
aerospace
computer applications
gore-tex
non-stick frying pans
environmental concerns
degradation by-products can be lethal to birds
polymer fume fever to humans
is
a filament fibre
classed as
synthetic fibre
