Polytetraflouroethylene (TFE) and PVDF both are in short supply.
PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene product PTFE (TFE) along with PVDF manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar which is mined in Mongolia and China. The worldwide need for this mineral has risen significantly, additionally, the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high heat resistance, excellent chemical resistance and really low co-efficient of friction (slick) and is utilised within a great deal of purposes from non-stick fry pans to ptfe tape for use at home. This mineral is a important raw materials inside the production of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and a lot of refrigerants.This surge in demand mixed with general shortage of raw materials is responsible for a dramatic price increase (almost double in the last year), shortages, and we expect these two factors to keep at it in the near future.
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