Difference between revisions of "Fluorinated ethylene propylene"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A thermoplastic copolymer of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=tetrafluoroethylene tetrafluoroethylene] and hexafluoropropylene. The properties of FEP resin are similar to other fluorinated polymers, such as [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=Teflon | + | A thermoplastic copolymer of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=tetrafluoroethylene tetrafluoroethylene] and hexafluoropropylene. The properties of FEP resin are similar to other fluorinated polymers, such as [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=Teflon%C2%AE Teflon®] ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polytetrafluoroethylene polytetrafluoroethylene]), in that they are resistant to chemicals. The main difference is that FEP is [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=thermoplastic thermoplastic] and can be extruded and molded. It is available as a powder, aqueous dispersion, film and monofilament fiber. FEP is used for wire insulation, linings, and nonsticking finishes. [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=Felt Felt] fabrics from FEP filaments are used for filtration. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | FEP; | + | FEP; Teflon® FEP [DuPont] |
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', ''Engineered Plastics'', ASM International, 1988 |
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Revision as of 06:30, 24 July 2013
Description
A thermoplastic copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene. The properties of FEP resin are similar to other fluorinated polymers, such as Teflon® (polytetrafluoroethylene), in that they are resistant to chemicals. The main difference is that FEP is thermoplastic and can be extruded and molded. It is available as a powder, aqueous dispersion, film and monofilament fiber. FEP is used for wire insulation, linings, and nonsticking finishes. Felt fabrics from FEP filaments are used for filtration.
Synonyms and Related Terms
FEP; Teflon® FEP [DuPont]
| Melting Point | 285-290 |
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Authority
- Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988