PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE Extruded Metric Tubing 0.50mm Wall Tubing

Catalog Number

ACMA00038451

Description

Supplied in natural color unless otherwise specified. Custom colors available on request.

Appendix

PTFE,FEP,PFA,ETFE Extruded Metric Tubing 0.50mm Wall Tubing
Ordering Size(ID/OD)	I.D.	Tolerance+/-	Wall Thickness
0.50/1.50	0.50	0.05	0.50±0.07
1.00/2.00	1.00	0.05	0.50±0.07
1.50/2.50	1.50	0.10	0.50±0.07
2.00/3.00	2.00	0.10	0.50±0.07
2.50/3.50	2.50	0.15	0.50±0.07
3.00/4.00	3.00	0.15	0.50±0.07
3.50/4.50	3.50	0.15	0.50±0.07
4.00/5.00	4.00	0.15	0.50±0.07
4.50/5.50	4.50	0.20	0.50±0.07
5.00/6.00	5.00	0.20	0.50±0.07
5.50/6.50	5.50	0.20	0.50±0.07
6.00/7.00	6.00	0.20	0.50±0.07
6.50/7.50	6.50	0.20	0.50±0.07
7.00/8.00	7.00	0.20	0.50±0.07
7.50/8.50	7.50	0.20	0.50±0.07
8.00/9.00	8.00	0.20	0.50±0.07
8.50/9.50	8.50	0.30	0.50±0.07
9.00/10.00	9.00	0.30	0.50±0.07
12.00/13.00	12.00	0.30	0.50±0.07
13.00/14.00	13.00	0.50	0.50±0.07

Feature

Resin-dependant temperatures up to 500 °F / 260 °C
Chemical resistance
Flame resistance (UL 94 rating of V-0 for some resins)
Lubricity, optically clarity, and flexibility vary, depending on resin

Case Study

Development of Ionic Liquid Coated PTFE Tubing and Its Application in Solid Phase Microextraction

Stanisz, Ewa, et al. Microchemical Journal, 2014, 114, 229-237.

A specialized ionic liquid (IL) coated PTFE tubing was developed for solid phase microextraction (TSIL PTFE SPME). Combined with cold atomic absorption spectrometry (CV AAS), this method can be used to determine mercury in soil samples. In this work, mercury was pre-concentrated by PTFE IL coated tubes and determined from the organic phase (TSIL) by CV AAS without back extraction.
Construction of microextraction device
· The SPME fibres used in this study were a PTFE tube (150 mm × 0.5 mm i.d. × 1 mm o.d.) coated with ionic liquid, and a fused silica capillary (150 mm × 0.32 mm i.d.) adapted for the same purpose. Specifically, the ionic liquid methyltrioctylammonium thiosalicylate was employed as the coating for the PTFE tube, without the use of any chelating agents.
· The microextraction device was designed in the laboratory with the fibre deployed at the needle tip. Prior to insertion, the outer layer of the fused silica capillary was removed and one end of the fibre was sealed with a flame torch. The fibre was then inserted into a stainless steel needle acting as the piercing needle, which was subsequently passed through a silicone septum on top of a PE cap. The end of the fibre coated with ionic liquid protruded from the needle. A 20 mL glass vial containing the sample and a stirring bar was sealed using the PE cap. Upon screwing the cap, the ionic liquid-coated fibre tip was submerged into the sample solution and left exposed for a designated period of time.

Construction of FEP-Based Polymer Monolithic Columns and Their Application in Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography

Fernando H. do Nascimento, et al. Talanta, 2020, 217, 121063.

Polymer monolithic columns were prepared inside fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) tubing by UV-initiated grafting to activate the inner surface wall. The obtained columns have permeability and reproducible chromatographic parameters and can be used for the separation of proteins by reversed-phase liquid chromatography.
Preparation procedure of FEP-based polymer monolithic columns
· To begin with, the FEP tubes (1.50 mm i.d.) are cleaned with ethanol and acetone, and then dried under N2. A solution of benzophenone (BP) in methanol is sonicated and purged with N2 before filling the tubes, which are then closed and irradiated under UV light for 60 minutes. The tubes are then washed with methanol, dried, and filled with a solution of ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EDMA) in methanol, which is sonicated and purged with N2. After filling the tubes, they are closed and irradiated again under UV light for 20 minutes.
· Once the inner walls of the FEP tubes are functionalized, a polymerization mixture is prepared in the presence of DMAP. This mixture is sonicated and bubbled with N2 before filling the activated FEP tubes. The tubes are closed and irradiated under UV light for 20 minutes. After polymerization, the column ends are cut to provide the desired length, and the columns are flushed with ACN at a constant pressure.

Custom Q&A

What are some of the properties of FEP?

Excellent thermal stability, chemical inertness, non-stick properties, high UV and visible radiation transmittance, and resistance to environmental influences.

What additional properties does PFA have compared to FEP?

PFA is resistant to a constant temperature of 250 °C and has more than 100 times the bend/flex life of FEP. High purity PFA granulate is also available.

What is a notable characteristic of ETFE?

ETFE is very strong, able to hold up to 400 times its own weight. It also has exceptional UV transmission, can withstand temperatures up to 150 °C, and is lightweight.

What are some properties of PTFE?

PTFE has great non-stick properties, excellent chemical inertness, can withstand temperatures up to 250 °C, has a low dielectric constant, and is weather resistant.

In which industries does Alfa Chemistry serve the needs of?

Alfa Chemistry serves high-demand industries such as aerospace, medical, chemical processing, electrical, and semiconductor.

What types of fluoropolymer tubing does Alfa Chemistry offer?

Alfa Chemistry offers custom fabrication of PTFE, FEP, and PFA fluoropolymer tubing, as well as a complete line of heat-shrinkable PTFE, FEP, and PFA tubing.

What types of tubing does Alfa Chemistry offer specifically for electrical applications?

Alfa Chemistry offers extruded smoothbore FEP, PFA, and PTFE spaghetti tubing in American wire gauge (AWG) sizes.

What kind of tubing does Alfa Chemistry offer for flexibility and versatility?

Alfa Chemistry offers convoluted PTFE tubing in both standard flex and extra flex options.

If you have any other questions or need other size, please get a quote.

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