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Process for improving the properties of polytetrafluoroethylene

US5122592A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 1989
Grant dateJun 16, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2327/18
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a process of preparing polytetrafluoroethylene comprising one or more fractions of polyethylene having a melting point of greater than about 340.degree. C. by subjecting a polytetrafluoroethylene to a shear at elevated temperature.

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