Everyday materials (cookware): Non-stick cooking utensils are coated with which polymer? Identify the standard low-friction, high-temperature resistant coating. Choose the correct coating.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Teflon (PTFE)

Explanation:

Given data

  • Product: Non-stick cookware.

Concept/Approach Non-stick surfaces use polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), commonly called Teflon, due to its very low surface energy and thermal/chemical stability.

Final Answer Teflon (PTFE)

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