The Direct Fluorination of Polyethylene.

Abstract

A convenient method has been found for the conversion of a polyethylene surface to a corresponding fluoro analog. The process involves the direct, uncatalyzed reaction of gaseous fluorine with the polymer surface. The resultant surface displays many properties attributable to completely fluorinated polymers such as Teflon. These properties include solvent resistance, thermal stability, and chemical inertness. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0774819

Entities

People

  • Dennis L. Williams

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Conversion
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Fluorination
  • Fluorine
  • Polymers
  • Resistance
  • Thermal Stability

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.