---
type: lookup
id: ptfe-teflon
asset: process-compatibility-coatings-adhesives-treatments
title: "PTFE (Teflon) — Galvanic series and surface energy of engineering materials"
sources:
  - https://kolorguide.com/surface-energy-chart-by-material/
source_quote: "PTFE (Teflon) | 18–20 | Inert | Very Difficult | Dyne test fluids | Non-stick surface |"
generated: true
verified: false
harvested: 2026-08-04
stale_after: 2028-08-03
material: "PTFE (Teflon)"
surface_energy_dyne_cm: "18–20"
condition: "Inert"
needs_treatment: "Very Difficult"
---
**Material:** PTFE (Teflon)

**Surface energy (dyne/cm):** 18–20

**Condition:** Inert

**Needs treatment?:** Very Difficult

> PTFE (Teflon) | 18–20 | Inert | Very Difficult | Dyne test fluids | Non-stick surface |

Source: <https://kolorguide.com/surface-energy-chart-by-material/>