1-5/16” x 42” Teflon PTFE Round Bar / Rod Stock
Overview
Description
Teflon is the brand name for a synthetic chemical compound known as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). It was discovered in 1938 by a chemist named Roy Plunkett while working for DuPont. Teflon is best known for its non-stick properties and high resistance to heat, chemicals, and electrical conductivity.
Key Properties:
Non-stick surface: Used in cookware like frying pans.
Non-stick surface: Used in cookware like frying pans.
Chemical resistance: Resistant to almost all chemicals.
Chemical resistance: Resistant to almost all chemicals.
High melting point: Around 327°C (621°F).
High melting point: Around 327°C (621°F).
Low friction: Very smooth surface; objects slide easily over it.
Low friction: Very smooth surface; objects slide easily over it.
Electrical insulation: Common in wiring for electronics.
Electrical insulation: Common in wiring for electronics.
Common Uses:
Non-stick cookware
Non-stick cookware
Insulation for wiring (especially in aerospace and electronics)
Insulation for wiring (especially in aerospace and electronics)
Industrial applications (gaskets, seals, bearings)
Industrial applications (gaskets, seals, bearings)
Coatings in machinery and pipelines
Coatings in machinery and pipelines
Medical devices (catheters, grafts)
Medical devices (catheters, grafts)
Specifications
| Dimensions | 46 × 6 × 6 in | 46 × 6 × 6 in |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 9 lbs | 9 lbs |
Weight: 9 lbs
Dimensions: 46 × 6 × 6 in

