Fluorinated Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
Characteristics of fluorinated polymers
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Thermoplastic
Hydrophobic
Chemically inert
Solvent resistant
Temperature resistant
2
Q
The molecular arrangement of fluorinated polymer PTFE (Teflon)
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Highly crystalline
3
Q
Uses of Teflon
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Synthetic vascular grafts for larger diameter vessels (also used: Dacron)