ECTFE – Ethylene Chlorotrifluoroethylene Applications
Ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene (abbreviated ECTFE) is a thermoplastic fluoropolymer
that
provides excellent chemical resistance, good electrical properties, a broad-use temperature range. It
is a tough material with excellent impact strength and wear resistance.
ECTFE was first produced by Allied Chemicals (Halar®) at the same time as ETFE and the mechanical
properties are very similar to those of ETFE. ECTFE also has mechanical properties approaching those
of fully fluorinated polymers, with a lower maximum service temperature and the lowest density.
Benefits & Liabilities of ECTFE
Benefits
- High purity
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Low permeability
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- Wide thermal range
- High impact strength
Liabilities
- High cost
- Lower operating Temperatures
- Low Density
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