Septum Teflon: Thermal Stability and Applications in Analytical Sciences

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a fluoropolymer and is commonly known by its trade name, Teflon®. Unique properties of PTFE include nonreactivity, hydrophobicity, a low coefficient of friction, and good insulating properties. It is most commonly used as a nonstick coating for cookware.

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Infobox references. Polytetrafluoroethylene ( PTFE) is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and is a PFAS that has numerous applications. The commonly known brand name of PTFE-based composition is Teflon by Chemours, [3] a spin-off from DuPont, which originally discovered the compound in 1938. [3]

Feb 2, 2017 · The thermal transport properties of teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene) and its polyethylene counterparts are, while highly desirable and widely used, only superficially understood. Here, we aim

Which septum to use is dependent on the injection port temperature dictated by the analytical method and the septum’s thermal stability. Low temperature septa are manufactured from softer silicone formulations for better resealability and tend to last longer than high temperature septa - however septum bleed is more pronounced.

Sep 21, 2023 · At room temperature, Teflon (or PTFE) is available in the form of a white solid with a density of 2.2 grams per cubic centimetre. The thermal stability of Teflon is exceptional and can withstand up to the temperature of 444 o degrees. Teflon or PTTE is also extremely resistant to Van-der Waal forces.

May 1, 2021 · On-chip droplet-based PCR in clinical diagnosis and microparticle synthesis for chemical applications are explained as two crucial applications of thermal droplet-based microfluidic systems. The main challenges that hinder the wide-spread of thermal droplet-based microfluidic systems are explained such as two factors, heat supply and the chip

Apr 18, 2011 · Insulin thermal stability upon adsorption to Teflon particles. One aspect of adsorption was the structural changes. Another was the effect on the stability of the adsorbed/non-adsorbed protein, and a third whether the stability was influenced by the presence of surfaces, which in turn could influence the tendency to fibrillate.

The septum forms a barrier between your sample analyte in the vial and the outside atmosphere. This barrier protects your sample from external contamination while allowing a needle (from a manual or automatic syringe) to enter the vial, and extract the sample for the next stage of separation.

May 1, 2023 · However, the OM thermal stability seems mainly controlled by the organo-mineral interactions rather than chemical composition. Combination of Rock-Eval® thermal analysis and Py-GC/MS suggests that thermal stability cannot be used as an indicator of stability in specific contexts where pedogenetic processes are deeply modified by regular and

Fluorocarbons. These have outstanding chemical, thermal and electrical properties. The four main types are described below. Polytetrafluoroethylenes ( PTFE) ‘Teflon’ or ‘Fluon’, these are the best known types of PTFEs. PTFEs resist all known chemicals, weather and heat, have extremely low coefficients of friction, and are ‘non-stick’.

5.1.1.1 Septum Coring. In any fibre SPME–GC application, septum coring can be an issue when traditional GC septa are used, due to the wider 23- or 24-gauge needle of an SPME fibre assembly, compared to the traditional 26-gauge needles used for standard liquid GC injection. Septum coring problems become more significant when using automated

Mar 1, 2010 · Thermal analysis is a well-known technique for characterization of APIs in terms of structural and stability investigations [34][35][36], differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermal

Mar 1, 2006 · The thermal stability was tested in air at various heating rates β in the range from 1.3 to 20 deg/min, using a Perkin Elmer TGA-7 thermogravimetric analyser. Temperatures of initial decomposition T di , i.e. temperatures of initial weight loss at about 1% conversion, and temperatures at maximum decomposition rate, T dmax , were determined [18

Perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) is a type of fluoropolymer with high thermal and chemical stability, widely used in proton-exchange membranes and fuel cells. Learn more about the synthesis, properties and applications of PFSA and related copolymers from the latest research articles on ScienceDirect.