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A fluoropolymer is a plastic material based in fluorocarbon containing carbon fluorine molecules. It is a special type of polymer that possesses special properties. The electronegative ion fluoride in a fluoropolymer gives it strong carbon-fluoride bonds, which makes it non-sticky.
Of those available in the market, the most common fluoropolymers are PFA and PTFE due to their unique qualities and versatility. PFA, or Perfluoroalkoxy, is a type of fluoropolymer. It has very similar properties as the more common polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which is the more popularly known form of Teflon. PFA was conceived by DuPont Co. and is given the brand name Teflon PFA. The difference it has from the resins of PTFE is that PFA is melt processable.