Non-stick materials

Polymers containing fluorine and silicone are prominent amongst non-stick materials, two well known examples being the use of PIPE in non-stick kitchen utensils and backing papers for sticky labels which are impregnated with PDMS. 

These non-stick materials can be bonded after surface treatment, which have the effect of introducing polar chemical groups to the surfaces. Methods for polyolefins include flame, corona discharge and chemical etching. Solutions of sodium naphthalenide in THF and sodium in liquid anunonia are used for FITE. 

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