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Chemically
inert
Fluoropolymer
resins and PEEK are
essentially
chemically
inert. This has
long been one of
the greatest
assets of these
high-tech
plastics.
Fluoropolymers
and our other
engineered
polymers are ideal
as
transport for today's
highly volatile
chemical
compounds and
exotic fluids.
The widespread
acceptance
within the
Chemical,
Environmental,
Aviation,
Aerospace, and
Medical
industries is a
testament to
our polymers'
unique abilities
to withstand and
resist a wide
variety of
liquid and
gaseous
compounds.
Exceptions
There are very
few chemicals,
such as molten
alkali metals,
turbulent liquid
or gaseous
fluorine,
chlorine
trifluoride, or
oxygen
difluoride, that
are known to
react with
fluoropolymers.
Permeability
To a lesser
degree,
halogenated
organic
chemicals may be
absorbed by
fluoropolymer
resins. This
will cause a
very slight
change in weight
or possibly a
slight swelling.
This phenomenon
is less evident
in FEP and PFA
extrusions
because they are
relatively less
permeable than
PTFE extrusions.
Contact Us
If you have any
questions
concerning how
your application
may be affected,
please feel free
to
contact
your Technical
Account Manager.
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