Teflon Group C

A Presentation
on
Teflon
01 What is Teflon?
02 History of Teflon
03 Properties
Outline 04 Production Process
05 Types of Teflon
06 Applications of Teflon
07 Advantages & Disadvantages of

Teflon
08 Myth Vs Fact

01
What is
Teflon?
Teflon is a synthetic
fluoropolymer made up of carbon and
fluorine atoms.
It is a white, waxy solid with a melting

point of 600 K (327 °C).
Teflon is non-reactive,
hydrophobic, has a low coefficient of
friction, and good insulating properties.
02
History of Teflon
Teflon was discovered accidentally in 1938 by Roy

Plunkett, a chemist working for DuPont Company’s Jackson
Laboratory.
Plunkett was experimenting with gases related to

refrigerants when he found that a sample of
tetrafluoroethylene had polymerized spontaneously into a
white, waxy solid.
DuPont began commercial production of Teflon in 1945.

03Properties of Teflon
 It is a white solid compound at room temperature.

 Its density is about 2200 kg/m3 or 2.2 g/cm3
 Its melting point is 600 K.
 It is a chemical resistance compound, the only chemicals that
can affect these compounds are alkali metals.
 It shows good resistance towards heat and low temperature.
 It has a low water absorption capacity.
 It has an anti-adhesion ability due to which it is used as
non-stick kitchen utensils.
04Production Process
The production of Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE) involves
the following steps:
1. Raw Material:
Tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) is used as the raw material.
2. Polymerization:
TFE undergoes polymerization through a free-radical mechanism.
The monomer Tetrafluoroethylene is obtained by pyrolysis of
monochlorodifluoromethane in contact with platinum at about
700°C. Monochlorodifluoromethane is obtained by reacting
chloroform with hydrofluoric acid.
Reaction:
nF2C=CF2 -(F2C-CF2)n-
04Production Process
Polymer is obtained either in a granular form or in the form of
a fine aqueous dispersion.
3. Sintering:
Shaped PTFE products are sintered by heating to fuse
particles and create the final structure.
Reaction:
4. Coating Application (Optional):

Teflon coatings can be applied to surfaces, providing non-stick
properties.
Reaction: Surface + Teflon Coating → Coated Surface
05
Types of Teflon
Granular Teflon
This material is typically used to make stock shapes like rods or tubes.
Low friction, Non-stick, Flame resistant..
Fine Powder Teflon

- It is an emulsion grade powder. The powder is mixed
with
solvents that give it a paste-like consistency. This paste
can then be extruded to produce films, wire, tubing,
and fibers.
Micro Powder Teflon

It is typically used to decrease friction between contacting surfaces and
as an additive for other polymers to improve lubricity, wear resistance,
and flame resistance. Its particle sizes are typically between 1–20 µm.
05
Types of Teflon
Dispersion Teflon
This form of Teflon is used for industrial fabrics i.e. coatings on cookware.
It is chemical resistance, low friction, and heat resistance.
Film PTFE
-This films are 0.05 mm thin, used for applications like
low friction pipe sealing tape.
Expanded PTFE
It is most commonly used for gaskets as it has excellent thermal and
chemical resistance and elasticity.
Bearing & Chemically Inert Tensioned

PCB Membrane
Seals Liners
A tensioned membrane
Structures
Due to low friction, Teflon is resistant to a Due to its non-sticky and structure is similar to a
thermal resistance, and wide range of corrosive high temperature tent.
corrosion resistance Teflon chemicals thus It is used resistance property it is The Teflon coating is used
is used as bearing as liners for chemical used in high frequency here for its UV resistant,
material and as gasket it storage tanks and pipes. PCB making. hydrophobic and
is used as sealing material
temperature resistant
in threaded pipe.
property.
Medical Automotive
Lubricants Kitchenware
One of the most
Applications Applications
Teflon can be made into a Teflon does not react with Teflon is widely used in the
commonly uses of Teflon is biological tissue. automotive industry due to
micro powder that can
as a cookware coating on Thus, it is used for its thermal and corrosion
behave as a lubricant. This
pots and pans. These making medical tubing, resistance i.e. fuel lines,
micro powder used
coatings can withstand pumps, and catheters. head gaskets, wire
between different
the high temperature of coatings, and various seals
contacting surfaces.
cooking and prevent any and bushings.
food from sticking to the
cookware.
06
Applications of Teflon
Teflon Wire Teflon Coating
Teflon wire is a high-performance Teflon coatings are resistant to

wire that is resistant to fuels, corrosive chemicals, provides good
lubricants, and organic solvents. It is insulation from electricity, doesn't
also corrosion resistant and can absorb water, can withstand
withstand extreme temperatures. (- extremes of heat and cold, resists
90 °C to 260 °C). UV rays, and creates little friction.
07 Advantages & Disadvantages
of Teflon
Advantages Disadvantages
Thermal Resistance: Teflon has a melting Non Stick: While its non-stick properties
temperature of 325 °C and can maintain its make Teflon an excellent coating for
properties down to -275 °C. cookware, this same property makes it very
difficult to bond Teflon to other surfaces.
Low Friction: Teflon has one of the lowest High Thermal Expansion: Teflon has a very
friction coefficients (0.05 - 0.20) of any high thermal expansion that is larger than
material. It can be used to reduce friction most other plastics.
between surfaces in its solid form.
Chemically Inert: Teflon is chemically inert Poor Radiation Resistance: Teflon cannot
and is resistant chemicals. withstand high-energy radiation and will
break down when exposed.
08
Myth Vs Fact
Myth
1.Is Teflon Carcinogenic?
2.Is Teflon coating safe?
3.Is Teflon toxic?
Fact
 According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), “there are no
proven risks to humans from using cookware coated with Teflon (or
other non-stick surfaces).”
 Today's nonstick and Teflon cookware is considered safe for everyday

home cooking, as long as temperatures do not exceed 500°F (260°C).
At high temperatures, Teflon coatings may begin to break down,
releasing toxic fumes into the air.
 Perfluoro cationic acid(PFOA) is sometimes used in the process of

making PTFE but it is burned off during this process and is not
present in the resultant PTFE.
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A Presentation

Outline 04 Production Process

07 Advantages & Disadvantages of

It is a white, waxy solid with a melting

Teflon was discovered accidentally in 1938 by Roy

Plunkett was experimenting with gases related to

DuPont began commercial production of Teflon in 1945.

 It is a white solid compound at room temperature.

4. Coating Application (Optional):

Fine Powder Teflon

Micro Powder Teflon

Bearing & Chemically Inert Tensioned

Teflon Wire Teflon Coating

Teflon wire is a high-performance Teflon coatings are resistant to

 Today's nonstick and Teflon cookware is considered safe for everyday

 Perfluoro cationic acid(PFOA) is sometimes used in the process of

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