Video - Basics of Fluoroelastomers (FKM)

Fluroelastomers, also known as FKM are a class of synthetic rubber designed for very high temperature operation with excellent levels of chemical resistance. FKM is not a single entity but a family of fluoropolymer rubbers. FKM, sometimes referred to as Viton®, is a registered trademark for fluroelastomer by DuPont.

Fluoroelastomers differ from other elastomers in that it has fluorine linked to the polymer backbone. 

In this video webinar, you can learn the differences between elastomers and fluoroelastomers, and how the amount of fluorine in an elastomer affects it's chemical resistance and properties.

0:35 Why is it Important ot Understand Elastomers?

1:43 What is an Elastomer?

2:30 What is a Fluoroelastomer (FKM)?

3:30 The Importance of Fluorine

4:06 The Carbon Fluorine Bond

4:30 Fluoroelastomers

5:07 Fluorine Level and Chemical Resistance