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    Polypropylene (PP) was invented in 1955 as a versatile plastic and fiber polymer produced from propylene gas using a titanium trichloride catalyst. It has properties including low density, stiffness, heat resistance, and stretchability. Annual worldwide production of PP is 52 million tonnes. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), commonly known as Teflon, was discovered in 1938 and is known for its resistance to chemicals and temperature extremes up to 500°C without burning. PTFE has very low friction and annual production of 50,000 tonnes. Major applications of both PP and PTFE include food containers, carpeting, non-stick cookware, and mechanical parts.

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    Polypropylene (PP) was invented in 1955 as a versatile plastic and fiber polymer produced from propylene gas using a titanium trichloride catalyst. It has properties including low density, stiffness, heat resistance, and stretchability. Annual worldwide production of PP is 52 million tonnes. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), commonly known as Teflon, was discovered in 1938 and is known for its resistance to chemicals and temperature extremes up to 500°C without burning. PTFE has very low friction and annual production of 50,000 tonnes. Major applications of both PP and PTFE include food containers, carpeting, non-stick cookware, and mechanical parts.

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    Polypropylene (PP) was invented in 1955 as a versatile plastic and fiber polymer produced from propylene gas using a titanium trichloride catalyst. It has properties including low density, stiffness, heat resistance, and stretchability. Annual worldwide production of PP is 52 million tonnes. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), commonly known as Teflon, was discovered in 1938 and is known for its resistance to chemicals and temperature extremes up to 500°C without burning. PTFE has very low friction and annual production of 50,000 tonnes. Major applications of both PP and PTFE include food containers, carpeting, non-stick cookware, and mechanical parts.

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    Polypropylene (PP) was invented in 1955 as a versatile plastic and fiber polymer produced from propylene gas using a titanium trichloride catalyst. It has properties including low density, stiffness, heat resistance, and stretchability. Annual worldwide production of PP is 52 million tonnes. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), commonly known as Teflon, was discovered in 1938 and is known for its resistance to chemicals and temperature extremes up to 500°C without burning. PTFE has very low friction and annual production of 50,000 tonnes. Major applications of both PP and PTFE include food containers, carpeting, non-stick cookware, and mechanical parts.

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    PP and PTFE

    Cai Xingfang
    Polypropylene, PP
    Invented in 1955 by F.J. Natta by addition
    reaction of propylene gas with a sterospecific
    catalyst titanium trichloride.
    Highly versatile polymers
    Plastic, eg. dishwasher-safe food containers
    Fibre, eg. indoor-outdoor carpeting
    Annual worldwide production: 52m tonnes


    Molecular structure, PP

    Properties, PP
    Low density (weight savings)
    Semi-rigid and translucent
    High melting point (160C)
    Chemical inertness
    High stiffness
    Heat resistance
    Stretchability (film and fibre applications)
    Integral hinge property

    Applications, PP

    Polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE
    Common trade name: Teflon
    Discovered in 1938 by Roy Plunkett at DuPont
    Most famous use: non-stick cookware
    First use of Teflon: in making atomic bombs!
    Annual worldwide production: 50,000 tonnes
    Molecular structure, PTFE

    Properties, PTFE
    Remarkably resistant to strong acids, alkalis
    Insoluble in solvents
    Tolerant to extremes of temperature (-240C
    to 250C); heated beyond 500C without
    burning
    Excellent lubricant features due to very low
    coefficient of friction (~ 0.1)

    Applications, PTFE
    Non-stick cookware
    Bearings, bushings, gears, slide plates
    Stain resistant treatment for carpets & fabrics

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