3. General properties

Fluorocarbon elastomers have a number of similar functional properties but also some disadvantages, for example:

• thermal stability ;

• resistance to natural ageing, light and ozone ;

• chemical stability with respect to many products ;

• acceptable mechanical properties ;

• intrinsic resistance to combustion ;

• electrical insulation capacity ;

• high cost ;

• high density ;

• limited resistance to low temperatures ;

• sensitivity to some products ;

• high fluoride content.

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