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Teflon™ Properties

The versatility of Teflon™ coatings come from their tensile strength, chemical resistance, thermal tolerances, and electric & mechanical properties. Teflon™ coatings are suitable for metals, non-metals, and even food-safe applications.

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  • Mechanical Properties

    Mechanical Properties

    Property ASTM Standard Unit Teflon™ PTFE Teflon™ FEP Teflon™ PFA Teflon™ ETFE
    Specific Gravity D792 2.15 2.15 2.15 1.76
    Tensile Strength D1457, D1708, D638 MPa 21-35 23 25 40-47
    psi 3,000-5,000 3,400 3,600 5,800-6,700
    Elongation D1457, D1708, D638 % 300-500 325 300 150-300
    Flexural Modulus D790 MPa 500 600 600 1,200
    psi 72,000 85,000 85,000 170,000
    Folding Endurance D2176 (MIT) >106 5-80 x 103 10-500 x 103 10-27 x 103
    cycles
    Impact Strength D256 J/m 189 No break No break No break
    ft.lb/in 3.5
    Hardness D2240 Shore D 50-65 56 60 72
    pencil HB HB
    Abrasion Resistance
    • Bell Abrasion (1) g/µm 85
    • Sliding Arm (2) mg 7.9-9.7 11.1-15.2 13.4
    • Tabor Abrasion (3) mg 12 14.8
    Scratch Resistance
    scratch master
    • initial (4) kg 5.7-7.0 5.1-11.4
    • complete (5) kg 7.3-10.7 8.5-13.2
    Coefficient of Friction D1894
    • static 0.12-0.15 0.12-0.20 0.2 0.24-0.50
    • dynamic 0.05-0.10 0.08-0.3 0.3-0.4
    Contact Angle
    • water degree 104° -111° 95°-105° 104°-111° 90°-100°
  • Thermal Properties

    Thermal Properties

    Property ASTM Standard Unit Teflon™ PTFE Teflon™ FEP Teflon™ PFA Teflon™ ETFE
     
    Melting Point D3418 °C 327 260 305 267
      °F 621 >500 582 512
     
    Cure Temperature   °C 380-430 360-390 380-400 300-325
      °F 715-805 680-735 715-750 575-615
     
    Max. Use Temperature
    • Continuous °C 290 205 260 150
      °F 550 400 500 300
     
     Intermittent °C 315 230 290 200
      °F 600 450 550 390
     
    Flame Rating** UL94   V0 V0 V0 V0
     
    Limiting Oxygen Index D2863 % >95 >95 >95 30-36
     
    Heat of Combustion D240 MJ/kg 5.1 5.1 5.3 13.7
      Btu/lb 2,200 2,200 2,300 5,900
     
    Thermal Conductivity Btu.in/h.ft2.°F 1.7 1.4 1.3 1.65
      W/m-k 0.25 0.20 0.19 0.24
  • Chemical Properties

    Chemical Properties

    Property ASTM Standard Unit Teflon™ PTFE Teflon™ FEP Teflon™ PFA Teflon™ ETFE
     
    Property
    Chemical/Solvent Resistance
    D543   Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
     
    Water Absorption, 24 h D570 % <0.01 <0.01 <0.03 <0.03
     
    Salt Spray Resistance (6) B-117          
     
     on aluminum     Hours 744+ 744+ 1000 1000
     
     on steel   Hours 192      
     
    Detergent Resistance (7)            
     on aluminum   Hours 264 744    
     on grit-blasted aluminum   Hours 624 600    
     on grit-blasted steel   Hours 24 480    
    Weather Resistance Florida Exposure Years Unaffected 20 20 10 15
  • Electrical Properties

    Electrical Properties

    Property ASTM Standard Unit Teflon™ PTFE Teflon™ FEP Teflon™ PFA Teflon™ ETFE
     
    Dielectric Constant D150 1 MHz 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.6
     
    Dielectric Strength (8) D149 V/µm 18 53 80 79
     
    Dissipation Factor D150 1 MHz <0.0001 0.0006 0.0001 0.007
     
    Arc Resistance D495 sec >300 >300 >180 122
     
    Volume Resistivity D257 ohm.cm >1018 >1018 >1018 >1017
     
    Surface Resistivity D257 ohm/sq >1018 >1016 >1017 >1015

Notes:

  1. Bell Abrasion Tester: grams abrasive/micrometers
  2. Sliding Arm Test: 1,000 cycles, 500 gr load, 400 Emery paper, 35.5 sq. cm surface
  3. Tabor Abrasion: Cs 17 wheel, 1 kg load, 1,000 cycles, weight loss in mg
  4. Scratch Master: initial = first sign of substrate
  5. Scratch Master: complete = total removal of film
  6. Salt Spray Resistance: 5% NaCl @ 35°C/95°F, hours to failure
  7. Detergent Resistance: hours to failure
  8. Dielectric Strength: 100 micrometers film

The values shown in this table represent average experiences from numerous testing sources and are not intended to be specifications. These values will vary depending upon the individual compositions of the primers and topcoats and the systems used. For further information on the properties of these coating systems, and examples of how they have led to the development of new products, increased production rates, and resultant cost savings, you should consult Chemours or a Licensed Industrial Applicator.

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** Statements regarding behavior in a flame situation are not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material when under actual fire conditions.

Teflon™ is a registered trademark of Chemours.

* This data reproduced from published Chemours literature H-75151

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