PTFE Containers
PTFE Reaction Tank
Corrosion-proof PTFE vessel for aggressive media.
One-piece molded from virgin PTFE, this reaction tank resists virtually all chemicals while keeping your process pure. Suitable for synthesis, sampling and pilot lines, with custom ports and sizes available.
Specifications
- Material
- Virgin PTFE
- Temperature Range
- -200 ~ 260 °C
- Custom Sizes
- Available
- Surface
- Molded, non-stick
PTFE
PTFE Material Properties
Typical properties of virgin PTFE — the material behind every product we machine.
Physical Properties
| Property | Typical Value | Unit | Test Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.14 – 2.20 | g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Continuous Service Temperature | -200 ~ +260 | °C | — |
| Melting Point | ≈ 327 | °C | ASTM D3418 |
| Tensile Strength | 20 – 30 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Break | 200 – 300+ | % | ASTM D638 |
| Compressive Strength | 4 – 5 | MPa | ASTM D695 |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 55 – 60 | — | ASTM D2240 |
Electrical, Thermal & Surface Properties
| Property | Typical Value | Unit | Test Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Static Coefficient of Friction | 0.08 – 0.10 | — | ASTM D1894 |
| Dynamic Coefficient of Friction | 0.06 – 0.08 | — | ASTM D1894 |
| Dielectric Constant | ≈ 2.1 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dielectric Loss | ≈ 0.0002 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Volume Resistivity | > 10¹⁷ – 10¹⁸ | Ω·cm | ASTM D257 |
| Dielectric Strength | 50 – 80 | kV/mm | ASTM D149 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.20 – 0.25 | W/(m·K) | ASTM C177 |
| Water Absorption | ≈ 0.01 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient | 10 – 13 × 10⁻⁵ | /°C | ASTM D696 |
| Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) | ≈ 95 | % | ASTM D2863 |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent | — | — |
Note: The values above are typical data for unfilled (virgin) PTFE and may vary slightly depending on grade, production process and testing conditions.
High Temperature Resistance-200 ~ +260°C
Chemical Resistance
Low Friction0.06 – 0.10
Excellent Insulation≈ 2.1
Low Water Absorption≈ 0.01%
Long Service Life
