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[Type] Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE or 'Teflon') [Uses] Fuel hoses, bearings, tapes and gaskets. Non-stick coatings for frying pans and other cooking utensils. It is also used in the chemical industry because of its resistance to attack.
Tough and flexible. Excellent heat resistance. It does not burn and is not attacked by any known reagent and no known solvent. Excellent electrical insulation. It has a waxy surface and low coefficient of friction. It is quite expensive.
Chemistry - Material Choices - Table Physical Properties & Uses of Important Thermoplastic Polymers
Properties and Characteristics