FKM，as a high-performance synthetic material,plays an indispensable role in modern science and industry.Due to its excellent resistance to high temperature,corrosion,oil,and good sealing properties,it is widely used in the fields of automobile manufacturing,petrochemicals,and aerospace.
1.Are FKM and Viton the same?
FKM and Viton are all one and the same.
2.Performance characteristics and advantages of FKM
FKM refers to a synthetic elastomer with a carbon atom in the main chain or side chain containing fluorine atoms.
Since the C-F bond energy is large(up to 48 kJ/mol),and the fluorine atom covalent radius is 0.72Å,equivalent to half the C-C bond length,the fluorine atom can effectively shield the C-C main chain,ensuring the stability of the C-C chain and giving it superior performance that no other rubber can match:
•Excellent resistance to high temperature:can work in the environment from-40°C to+300°C for a long time,and can withstand short-term temperatures up to 350°C.
•Outstanding resistance to chemical corrosion:has excellent resistance to most media,including hot water,acids,alkalis,oxidants,and organic solvents.
•Good resistance to oil:has good stability against aliphatic,aromatic,and chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents.
•Excellent resistance to hot water and steam:the vulcanized rubber can still maintain good physical and mechanical properties after being heat aged at 175°C for 550 hours.•Excellent flame resistance and vacuum resistance:can be used normally in similar vacuum environments.
3.Application of Fluororubber
3.1 Fluororubber is widely used in fields such as aviation,aerospace,and automobile manufacturing.
3.2 Fluororubber has better low-temperature resistance and oil resistance,and is often used in the fields of petrochemicals and hydraulic transmission.
3.3 It has excellent chemical resistance and high-temperature resistance,suitable for environments with high temperature,high pressure,and strong corrosive medium.