Experimental study on improving the flexibility of PTFE low-temperature resistance fabrics

Abstract

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is widely used in various fields due to its excellent chemical stability and low friction coefficient. However, its brittleness in low temperature environments limits its application range. Through a series of experimental studies, this paper discusses how to improve the flexibility of PTFE low-temperature resistant fabrics and analyzes the impact of different factors on flexibility. The article cites a large number of famous foreign literature and provides detailed product parameters and experimental data in order to provide reference for research in related fields.

1. Introduction

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a high-performance engineering plastic with excellent corrosion resistance, wear resistance and low friction coefficient. However, the brittleness of PTFE in low temperature environments has always plagued researchers. In recent years, with the advancement of technology and the growth of market demand, how to improve the flexibility of PTFE low-temperature resistant fabrics has become an urgent problem. This study aims to explore ways to improve the flexibility of PTFE low-temperature fabrics through experimental means and analyze the impact of different factors on their performance.

2. Experimental materials and methods

2.1 Experimental Materials

Table 1 shows the main parameters of the PTFE material used in this experiment.

2.2 Experimental Equipment

Table 2 lists the equipment and its functions used in this experiment.

2.3 Experimental Methods

The experiment is divided into three parts: basic performance testing, modification processing and performance comparison analysis.

1. Basic Performance Test: Test the tensile strength, elongation of break and impact strength of the original PTFE material.
2. Modification treatment: Modify PTFE materials by adding plasticizers, blending other polymers, surface treatment, etc.
3. Performance comparison analysis: Perform the same performance test on the modified PTFE material to compare the performance changes of the materials before and after modification.

3. Results and Discussion

3.1 Selection of modifiers

According to foreign literature, plasticizers and blended polymers are effective methods to improve the flexibility of PTFE. Table 3 shows the effects of different modifiers on PTFE flexibility.

As can be seen from Table 3, plasticizer A and blended polymerizationPhase B significantly improves the elongation and impact strength of PTFE, while the effect of surface treatment C is relatively small.

3.2 Effect of temperature on flexibility

Figure 1 shows the trend of tensile strength and elongation at break of PTFE materials at different temperatures.

It can be seen from Figure 1 that with the decrease of temperature, the tensile strength of the original PTFE material gradually increases, but the elongation of break rapidly decreases, showing obvious brittle characteristics. The modified PTFE material has a significantly higher elongation of break at low temperatures than the original material, showing better flexibility.

3.3 Microstructure Analysis

Observation through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that the internal structure of the modified PTFE material is denser and the grain size is reduced, which helps improve the flexibility of the material. Figure 2 shows the microstructure comparison of PTFE materials before and after modification.

3.4 Comprehensive Performance Evaluation

Table 4 summarizes the comprehensive properties of PTFE materials before and after modification.

It can be seen from Table 4 that while maintaining a high tensile strength, the modified PTFE material significantly improves the elongation of break and impact strength, reduces the glass transition temperature, and shows better low temperatures Flexibility.

4. Conclusion

Through this experimental study, we have successfully improved the flexibility of PTFE low-temperature resistant fabrics. The main conclusions are as follows:

1. Plasticizers and blended polymers are effective methods to improve PTFE flexibility and can significantly improve the elongation of break and impact strength of materials.
2. The modified PTFE material has significantly better flexibility at low temperatures than the original material and is suitable for a wider range of low temperature environments.
3. Microstructure analysis shows that the modification treatment makes the internal structure of PTFE materials denser and reduces the grain size, which helps improve the flexibility of the material.
4. Comprehensive performance evaluation shows that while maintaining a high tensile strength, the modified PTFE material significantly improves the elongation of break and impact strength, and reduces the glass transition temperature.

References

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