vinylidene fluoride

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vinylidene fluoride

chemical compound

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major industrial polymers
Fluoroelastomers
…produced that incorporate the monomers vinylidene fluoride (CH₂=CF₂), hexafluoropropylene (CF₂=CFCF₃), and chlorotrifluoroethylene (CF₂=CFCl) in addition to tetrafluoroethylene. These elastomers have outstanding resistance to oxygen, ozone, heat, and swelling by oils, chlorinated solvents, and fuels. With service temperatures up to 250° C (480° F), they are the elastomers of choice for…
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…produced that incorporate the monomers vinylidene fluoride (CH₂=CF₂), hexafluoropropylene (CF₂=CFCF₃), and chlorotrifluoroethylene (CF₂=CFCl) in addition to tetrafluoroethylene. These elastomers have outstanding resistance to oxygen, ozone, heat, and swelling by oils, chlorinated solvents, and fuels. With service temperatures up to 250° C (480° F), they are the elastomers of choice for…
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polyvinylidene fluoride
… produced by the polymerization of vinylidene fluoride (CH₂=CF₂). A tough plastic that is resistant to flame, electricity, and attack by most chemicals, PVDF is injection-molded into bottles for the chemical industry and extruded as a film for electrical insulation. Its flame resistance makes it especially desirable for insulating wire in…
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… produced by the polymerization of vinylidene fluoride (CH₂=CF₂). A tough plastic that is resistant to flame, electricity, and attack by most chemicals, PVDF is injection-molded into bottles for the chemical industry and extruded as a film for electrical insulation. Its flame resistance makes it especially desirable for insulating wire in…
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