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Fluoropolymers, Fluoroelastomers, Perfluoroelastomers Comparison

Fluoropolymers (also referred to as Fluorothermoplastics and Fluoroplastics)
Fluoropolymers are high-performance polymers containing atoms of fluorine and are unique because they perform well in a wide range of applications. They are defined by their unusual resistance to chemicals & corrosion and their ability to withstand a wide range of high temperatures. Fluoropolymers are extremely flexible and have excellent anti-stick properties.
Disadvantages of Fluoropolymers Application specific due to cost Advantages of Fluoropolymers Chemical resistant, operates in high temperatures, UV resistant, non-leaching, FDA approved, USP Class VI compliant	Examples of Fluoropolymers PTFE PVDF FEP PEEK PFA ETFE ECTFE
Fluoroelastomers (FKM)
Fluoroelastomers are a family of synthetic rubbers that can be stretched extensively, and still return to their original shape once the stretching is released. It is actually a fluoropolymer that does not crystallize.
Disadvantages of Fluoroelastomers very expensive Advantages of Fluoroelastomers chemical resistant, resistant to automotive and aircraft fuel, FDA approved	Examples of Fluoroelastomers Viton® Dyneon® Aflas®
Perfluoroelastomers -(FFKM)
Perfluoroelastomers polymers are made up of three or more monomers, in which all hydrogen positions have been replaced by fluorine, the principal monomer being tetrafluoroethylene, or TFE. This is the most chemically resistant elastomer available and is effectively a rubber form of TFE
Disadvantages of Perfluoroelastomers only available in O-ring and sheet form very expensive Advantages of Perfluoroelastomers most chemically resistant of all elastomers resistant to acids, caustics, amines, aldehydes, steam, and salt water	Examples of Perfluoroelastomers Kalrez® Chemraz® Aflas®
Thermoplastics - sometimes referred to as Petroleum resins
Most of the worlds plastics are thermoplastics. Thermoplastic polymers melt when heated and return to their original state when cooled again, unless they were heated to a point above their decomposition temperature.
Disadvantages of Thermoplastics higher creep Advantages of Thermoplastics less expensive due to fast cycle times more complex designs are possible wider range of properties due to copolymerization	Examples of Thermoplastics PVDF PTFE PVC
Thermosets
Thermosets are materials which become permanently hard and rigid when heated. Thermoset materials maintain their dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. They always used in conjunction with reinforcement and fillers. The most common reinforcement is Glass Fibers.
Disadvantages of Thermosets rigid brittle Advantages of Thermosets tough, durable temperature resistant inexpensive	Examples of Thermosets Bakelite (phenolic) Polyurethane Acrylic

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