Flurane rubber: Characteristics, properties and applications

1. Basic introduction of flurane rubber

Fluoroether Elastomer (FEE) is a high-performance elastic material that combines the characteristics of fluoroether rubber and polyether rubber. It has excellent heat resistance, chemical resistance and low temperature flexibility, and is widely used for sealing and protection under various extreme conditions.

2. Characteristics and properties of flurane rubber

Chemical resistance

Excellent chemical resistance: flurane rubber can resist the attack of many chemicals, including acids, bases, organic solvents and oxidants.

Wide range of applications: suitable for the treatment of various corrosive chemicals, such as sulfuric acid, nitric acid, hydrofluoric acid and so on.

High temperature resistance

Excellent high temperature resistance: flurane rubber can maintain its physical and chemical properties in high temperature environments, and can usually work in the temperature range of -40°C to 200°C, and some special formulations can even be used for a long time at a temperature of 230°C.

High temperature stability: it is not easy to age and decompose at high temperatures.

Low temperature resistance

Good low temperature resistance: flurane rubber is able to maintain flexibility and elasticity at extremely low temperatures, and can usually be used in the temperature range of -40°C to -60°C.

Low temperature flexibility: It will not harden or become brittle even at low temperatures.

Mechanical property

High tensile strength: flurane rubber has high tensile strength and tear resistance.

Good elasticity: Even under extreme conditions, flurane rubber can maintain good elasticity.

Wear resistance: Flurane rubber has excellent wear resistance and is suitable for applications requiring high wear resistance.

Electrical insulation property

Good electrical insulation: flurane rubber has excellent electrical insulation properties and is suitable for applications requiring high insulation requirements.

Gas and liquid permeability

Low permeability: Flurane rubber has extremely low gas and liquid permeability and is suitable for applications with high sealing requirements.

biocompatibility

Good biocompatibility: flurane rubber performs well in medical devices and biotechnology applications and meets biocompatibility standards.

3. Application scenarios of flurane rubber

aerospace

Aircraft and spacecraft seals: Seals, gaskets, hoses and other critical components for aircraft and spacecraft.

High temperature environment application: suitable for aviation engine, propulsion system and other high temperature environment.

Chemical and petrochemical

Sealing and protection of highly corrosive chemicals: used for valve sealing, pipeline sealing, reactor sealing, etc.

Protection under extreme conditions: suitable for extreme conditions in chemical production.

Electronics and semiconductors

Sealing and protection in semiconductor manufacturing: Seals and protective materials used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes.

High temperature electronic equipment: suitable for sealing and protection of high temperature electronic equipment.

Medical equipment

High sealing and chemical resistance requirements for medical devices: seals and gaskets for medical devices.

Biocompatibility applications: Suitable for biotechnology devices and implantable medical devices.

Automobile industry

Engine seals: Seals and gaskets for automotive engines.

High temperature oil circuit system: suitable for sealing and protection of automotive high temperature oil circuit system.

4. Production and processing technology of flurane rubber

Synthesis method

Selection of raw materials: The main raw materials include fluorinated monomer and polyether monomer.

Polymerization process: prepared by emulsion polymerization or solution polymerization process.

Crosslinking reaction: Cross-linking by crosslinking agents (such as peroxides, bifunctional compounds, etc.).

Processing technology

Molding technology: including die molding, extrusion molding and injection molding.

Vulcanization process: including hot vulcanization, microwave vulcanization and chemical vulcanization.

Surface treatment: including spraying and coating, electroplating and sandblasting.

Sum up

Because of its excellent chemical resistance, high temperature resistance, low temperature resistance, mechanical properties, electrical insulation properties, low permeability and biocompatibility, flurane rubber is widely used in aerospace, chemical industry, electronics, medical equipment, automotive and other fields, is the ideal material for high-performance seals, gaskets, hoses and other key components. The continuous optimization and innovation of its production and processing technology has promoted the wide application and market expansion of flurane rubber in various fields.

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