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21 Here the "Teflon" TFE-fluorocarbon resin is made into fibers and woven into a fabric of "Teflon." On earth, because it is almost totally friction-free, you'll find this fabric used in greaseless bearings. On the moon, it is used on the outermost layer to cover hard-wear parts of the astronaut's suit, such as elbows, knees, and shoulders to provide an abrasion-resistant surface. About 50% of the space suit is covered with this special fabric. Taken from a 1970s DuPont poster. |
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