| From: willy | 6/09/99
21:26:49 |
| Subject: Teflon | post id:
35661 |
| Okay, so teflon is this
fantastic, you beaut non-stick surface right? So how do they make it stick
to the frypan? | |
| From: Dr Paul (Avatar) | 6/09/99
21:39:00 |
| Subject: re: Teflon | post id:
35664 |
| Hi Willy, this is starting to look like a FAQ entry. The teflon is placed on the surface of the frypan in a liquid solution of monomer and polymerisation catalyst. In the polymerisation of the actual Teflon surface, the teflon sticks to the pan, This is similar to the sprays that 'repair' the non stick surfaces. It is a solution of the teflon 'monomer' and catalyst. The teflon polymerises as it hits the surface, reforming the teflon film that is the non stick finish. Hope this helps Paul | |
| From: Man | 6/09/99
23:52:36 |
| Subject: re: Teflon | post id:
35716 |
| Usually they prepare a rough
surface on the pan to enhance the bonding between the metal and
polymer Cheers . | |
| From: skruck | 7/09/99
0:32:53 |
| Subject: re: Teflon | post id:
35719 |
| Where do you buy such a Teflon
repair spray ? It would be rather useful at times and also interesting but I've never even heard of it before that post. | |
| From: Evan | 7/09/99
0:37:33 |
| Subject: re: Teflon | post id:
35720 |
| I'd also be interested in buying
some. I've got heaps of teflon coated cookwear which people have (ugh!)
"cleaned" using steel wool. | |
| From: Cam | 13/09/99
15:17:19 |
| Subject: re: Teflon | post id:
37264 |
| the teflon is actually baked onto
the surface of the pan using a powder with a lower melting point than the
teflon itself. ask a manufacturer for details. | |