Why is Teflon such a useful item and how has it changed everyday life?
Teflon has revolutionised the way products in the 20th and 21st century are made and used. It is so useful because it can be manipulated and applied in so many different ways. Teflon can be used for coating cookware so it doesn’t stick, such as pots, pans and muffin trays. Teflon can also be used for coating bullets, wire and fabric. These are just an example of a few items. Because of its nonstick qualities, water resistance, heat resistance and durability, Teflon has been used in many of today’s products and changed our everyday lives.
Not only used for small items, Teflon played an important part in the US Space Program as it allows corrosive materials to be safely and successfully stored, and was used as an insulator and lubricator between the steel and copper parts that are inside the Statue of Liberty.
Below are just some of the ways Teflon has had an impact on our society:
Teflon pans are found in almost every household. They make everyday cooking a simple task. Because of its non-stick qualities, food can easily be cooked without sticking to the pan and without having to use oil.
Not only used for small items, Teflon played an important part in the US Space Program as it allows corrosive materials to be safely and successfully stored, and was used as an insulator and lubricator between the steel and copper parts that are inside the Statue of Liberty.
Below are just some of the ways Teflon has had an impact on our society:
- In the US it is used for its protective attributes in Space suits, heat shields, insulation and cargo liners
- Computer chip manufacturing because of its strength
- Tubing and piping
- Insulating communication cables
- Water proofing
- Coating of fibreglass which has revolutionised architecture because it has a life expectancy of more than 30 years. It is particularly useful because of its anti-aging, self-cleaning, transparency, and fire resistant properties
Teflon pans are found in almost every household. They make everyday cooking a simple task. Because of its non-stick qualities, food can easily be cooked without sticking to the pan and without having to use oil.