The Differences Between PVDF and PTFE Membrane

First of all, let’s summarize the main differences between PTFE and PVDF.

1. Different materials, PVDF raw material is polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and PTFE raw material is polytetrafluoroethylene.
2. Different temperature resistance, PVDF temperature resistance 150 and 175, PTFE temperature resistance -40~260℃.
3. PTFE membrane filter is basically not used, and the PVDF membrane filter is used for oil.

Then, let’s know What are Membrane Filters Made Up Of?
PVDF PTFE material. Both polyvinylidene fluoride PVDF material and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane material are fluorine-containing. These microfiltration membranes have excellent chemical stability and are suitable for use at high temperatures.

The same membrane filtration principle, PVDF membrane, and PTFE membrane are mainly used in chromatographic analysis and have a good effect on protecting the chromatogram and preventing contamination of the infusion pump tube system and injection valve. As a membrane manufacturer, Hawach PTFE PVDF filter membrane is widely used in gravity analysis, microanalysis, colloid separation, and sterility test. Select the appropriate filter membrane according to the sample during use.

Finally, Differences Between PVDF and PTFE Membrane PVDF vs PTFE

PVDF and PTFE

What is PTFE and PVDF?

PTFE stands for Poly Tetra Fluoroethylene. Polytetrafluoroethylene is a high-molecular polymer prepared by polymerizing tetrafluoroethylene as a monomer. People generally call it non-sticking lining or easy-cleaning material.

The material of PTFE has the characteristics of antiacid and antisolvent, which means it is hardly insoluble in all solvents. PTFE is heat-resistant and with low friction coefficients. People always not only use it for lubricating but also regard it as the ideal coating material for the lining of water pipes.

PTFE membrane filter is a kind of material named ultra-fine fiberglass coated with PTFE resins. Its durability, fireproofing, and antifouling property are all outstanding. The PTFE membrane filters are usually white, have high transmittance, and have the ability to maintain their performance. The chemical structure of PVDF is based on a fluorine-carbon bond. This structure with short bond properties and hydrogen ions forms the most stable and strong bond.

PVDF vs PTFE. Different from PTFE, PVDF is the abbreviation for Polyvinylidene Fluoride. PVDF filter is from PVC membrane that is coated with PVDF resins on it, which is better than PVC membrane in durability. PVDF membrane is a kind of solid-phase carrier for the western blot in common use. PVDF membrane is hydrophobic.

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What is the difference between PVDF and PTFE?

Let us understand the PTFE PVDF difference in the following 3 aspects.

PTFE vs PVDF

1. The chemical reaction is different between PVDF and PTFE.

PVDF membrane is used in the low-potential test area of the negative electrode material. PTFE membrane filter can only be used at a higher potential. PTFE membrane is easy to decompose at low potential.

The smaller the aperture of the PVDF membrane is, the firmer the PVDF membrane is. There is an interesting phenomenon that PVDF membranes are more popular than PTFE membrane filters in the northern territory. Maybe the reason is that the glass transition temperature of PVDF membranes is close to 40 degrees below zero, it is better in low-temperature resistance.

2. Solvent resistance, acid, and alkali resistance are different for PVDF vs PTFE.

PTFE membrane, its use temperature is -40~260℃, can withstand strong acids, strong alkalis, and various organic solvents. Because of its hydrophobicity, it can be used to filter vapor and various corrosive liquids. But the PVDF membrane has the characteristics of fluororesin and general-purpose resin.

In addition to good chemical resistance, high-temperature resistance, oxidation resistance, weather resistance, and radiation resistance, it also has special properties such as piezoelectricity, dielectric, and pyroelectricity. Good chemical stability, resistance to strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidants, organic solvents, and high temperatures.

However, the membrane filter is hydrophobic, does not absorb water, and has poor creep resistance and low bending strength, so care should be taken when using it. Hawach also supplies hydrophilic membrane filter, which has the highest tolerance, best used for an aqueous organic mixed solution.

3. Different application of membrane filtration PTFE vs PVDF.

Application of membrane filtration. The difference between PVDF and PTFE membranes in industrial applications, the PTFE membrane filter is basically not used, and the PVDF membrane filter is used for oil. Click here to know more about Application of Membrane Filtration.

PVDF vs Teflon

1. Different materials, PVDF raw material is polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and Teflon raw material is PTFE.
2. Different temperature resistance, PVDF temperature resistance 150 and 175, Teflon temperature resistance 260℃.

Hawach PTFE membrane is divided into the hydrophobic PTFE membrane and hydrophilic PTFE membrane, please click “Main Applications of Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic PTFE Membrane Filter” to know more about it.
If you want to know more about what is PVDF, please click “What are PVDF and the PVDF filter membrane?”
Click here to know “Application of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Membrane“.