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A fluoropolymer is a polymer that contains fluorine.
Fluoropolymer coatings are known for their exceptional resistance to solvents,
acids, and bases.
Fluoropolymer were discovered in 1938 by Dr. Roy J. Plunkett. He was working
on Freon (for the Dupont corporation) and accidentally polymerized
tetrafluoroethylene. The result was PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), more
commonly known as Teflon.
Fluoropolymer coatings are applied to protect ferrous and non-ferrous
metals from corrosive chemicals in environments up to 460°F or more.
Current materials and application techniques allow the application of
Fluoropolymer coatings to small parts, as well as applied to large scale
industrial applications. Fluoropolymer coatings exhibit a high degree of
inertness to chemicals, which make these coatings ideal for applications
requiring a coatings which will not contaminate handled substances. Many
Fluoropolymer coatings are FDA approved, allowing their use in food preparation
and handling equipment.
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