The difference between Teflon and silicone
Hits: 485
img
The difference between Teflon and silicone
Teflon and silicone are both multi-application coatings, mainly used in the industrial field. Both have excellent high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, anti-adhesion and other characteristics, but they still have many differences. The following is a description of chemical composition, performance, and application fields:
1. Chemical composition:
Teflon coating is mainly made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin, which is a solvent-free, non-toxic, non-reactive polymer material. It has extremely high chemical inertness and thermal stability, and can maintain its performance unchanged under extreme conditions.
Silicone coating is made of organosilicon compounds (such as methyl silicone oil, phenyl, etc.) as the main component, and auxiliary materials such as additives and fillers are added. Silicone coating has good weather resistance and high temperature resistance.
2. Performance:
The main characteristics of Teflon coating are high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and strong anti-adhesion, which is suitable for manufacturing high-temperature seals, anti-stick coatings, insulators and other products. In addition, Teflon coatings also have good lubricity and can be used to make lubricants and anti-stick coatings.
Silicone coatings also show superior performance in some aspects, such as good weather resistance. Anti-oxidation and anti-ultraviolet performance. In addition, silicone coatings also have good electrical insulation and thermal conductivity, and can be used to make high-performance electronic packaging materials and thermal conductive tapes. (IOTA 6056)
3. Application areas:
Due to the excellent high temperature resistance of Teflon coatings, their application areas in high temperature environments are more extensive. Teflon coatings are often used to make high-temperature seals and anti-stick coatings such as bearings, gears, pipes, and valves.
The application of silicone coatings in the construction field is relatively common, mainly used to make roof waterproofing layers, wall decoration coatings, floor coatings, etc.