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Mechanical seal materials mainly include carbon graphite, cemented carbide, polytetrafluoroethylene, bronze and phenolic plastics. These materials have their own advantages and disadvantages in different application scenarios, and choosing the right material is crucial to ensure the performance of mechanical seals.
Carbon graphite is a soft material with good self-lubrication and low friction coefficient, and excellent corrosion resistance, especially for most acids, alkalis, salts and organic compounds. However, carbon graphite has a large porosity and low mechanical strength, so it is usually necessary to improve its strength and stability through impregnation treatment.
Cemented carbide is a hard material that is often used in pairs with hard materials. It has high elastic modulus, high mechanical strength and good thermal conductivity. It performs well in resisting wear and high temperature environments, but it should be noted that cemented carbide has a high friction coefficient and is expensive.
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) has excellent corrosion resistance and low friction coefficient, and is suitable for environments with highly corrosive media. It also has good chemical stability, but poor wear resistance and elasticity, so it is usually necessary to use it in combination with other materials to improve its performance.
Bronze and phenolic plastics are also commonly used as mechanical seal materials. Bronze has good wear resistance and corrosion resistance, but is heavy; phenolic plastics have high mechanical strength and good corrosion resistance, and are suitable for high temperature and high pressure environments.
When selecting mechanical seal materials, it is necessary to consider the material's physical and mechanical properties, chemical properties, tribological properties, and other characteristics, such as machinability, forming properties, and convenience of material sources. Correct material selection and pairing are the key to ensuring stable and reliable mechanical seals.