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Teflon didn't actually replace anything. It was developed for the space program to reduce friction and then someone got the idea to use it on cooking items to prevent sticking.

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Is Teflon a polymer of ethylene because all the hydrogens have been replaced by chlorine?

No, Teflon is a polymer of tetrafluoroethylene, not ethylene. In Teflon, the hydrogens in ethylene have been replaced by fluorine atoms, not chlorine.


Teflon is a polymer of ethylene where all the hydrogens have been replaced by chlorine?

Teflon is a polymer of tetrafluoroethylene, not ethylene. It is a synthetic fluoropolymer in which all the hydrogens in the ethylene backbone have been replaced by fluorine atoms. This substitution makes Teflon highly non-reactive and resistant to heat and chemicals.


What is the element used in teflon?

There are two elements in Teflon. They are Carbon and Fluorine. Teflon is a polymer, very similar to polythene. In polythene there are hydrogen atoms, but in teflon these hydrogen atoms are replaced by fluorine. The formula for polythene(polyethylene) is -(-CH2-CH2-)- (n) For Telfon the formula is -(-CF2-CF2-)-(n)


Replaced heads 3.1L do you need to re torque?

Depends on what type of head gaskets you installed. If they were Teflon coated, no. If they were regular steel type, yes.


What is the monomer of Teflon?

Teflon is polytetrafluoroethylene, so the monomer is tetrafluoroethylene.


Is Teflon thermosetting or thermoplastic?

Teflon is a thermoplastic.


What is density of teflon?

Density of POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (TEFLON):The density of Teflon is 2200 kg/m3.


Do they make something like teflon that's tougher?

Alluminum teflon is tougher than most other teflon.


What is special about Teflon?

- Teflon is very resistant to other chemicals - Teflon is a good electrical insulator - Teflon is thermo-resistant - Teflon has a very low coefficient of friction - Teflon is a non-stick material used for coatings - Teflon is a thermoplastic material


What are the medical uses for teflon?

is teflon used in heart valves


What is the density of teflon?

Density of POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (TEFLON):The density of Teflon is 2200 kg/m3.


Does teflon contain cyanide?

No, Teflon does not contain cyanide. Teflon is a synthetic polymer that is primarily composed of carbon and fluorine atoms. Cyanide is a compound made of carbon and nitrogen atoms and is not found in Teflon.