PolyTetraFluoroEthene
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
PolyTetraFluoroEthene is a plastic.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
PolyTetraFluoroEthene is a polymer made from the polymerisation of TetraFluoroEthene monomers.
About Polythene
- PolyTetraFluoroEthene is used in non-stick pans.
- PolyTetraFluoroEthene is sometimes referred to as PTFE or by the trademark TeflonTM is formed.
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| A structural diagram of PolyTetraFluoroEthene. |
Beyond the Curriculum
NB: Ethylene is another word for ethene.