1 Manufacturers of PTFE begin by synthesizing TFE. The three ingredients of TFE, fluorspar, hydrofluoric acid, and chloroform are combined in a chemical reaction chamber heated to between 1094-1652°F (590-900°C). The resultant gas is then cooled, and distilled to remove any impurities.
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