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PTFE vs. FVMQ Rubber

PTFE belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while FVMQ rubber belongs to the thermoset elastomers (rubber). There are 6 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (12, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is PTFE and the bottom bar is FVMQ rubber.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 2.1 to 2.3
1.6
Elongation at Break, % 75 to 300
290
Maximum Temperature: Mechanical, °C 260 to 270
200
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 1.7 to 3.2
1.1
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 5.7 to 8.7
4.8
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 13 to 25
6.3