TFE sheet products, PTFE (TFE) as well as Kynar-PVDF manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar that's mined in Mongolia and China. The world demand for this mineral has risen significantly, and also the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high heat resistance, excellent chemical resistance and extremely low co-efficient of friction (slippery) and is used in a great deal of purposes from non-stick fry pots and pans to ptfe tape for use at home. This particular mineral is a crucial raw materials within the manufacturing of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and lots of refrigerants.This rise in demand mixed with general shortage of raw materials is mainly responsible for a dramatic price increase (almost double within the past year), shortages, and we expect these two factors to keep at it in the near future.
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