Teflon, a term that can be used to identify a very common celebrity in the world of synthetic polymers, has been useful to humans for many years now. Teflon is a fluorocarbon polymer also known by the chemical name polytetrafluoroethylene.1 The name Teflon is the DuPont Company's registered trademark for polytetrafluoroethylene.2 However, since polytetrafluoroethylene is marketed under the name Teflon, it has become its commonly used name. There are countless different uses for Teflon. Due to its many amazing properties, it is used in various everyday household products and in many other important ways. Properties and Application• Teflon is resistant to strong acids, bases, heat and solvents, which contributes to its many applications1• played an important role in the war effort1  first used for the Manhattan Project during WWII World War1  used in seals and values ​​needed to concentrate uranium 235 due to its high resistance to the corrosive effect of uranium hexafluoride gas1 • Current uses of Teflon include: non-stick cookware1 due to its high resistance to oils and fats and its slippery and wax-like properties, it is used to coat various cookware2 The Teflon coating made the creation of non-stick cookware possible and has since become an irreplaceable part of everyday life2 electrical insulators1 Teflon is not combustible nor conductive3 spacesuits1 nose cones1 heat shields1 due to its high melting point3 Spacecraft fuel tanks1  orthopedic and prosthetic appliances2 coating Automobile upholstery2 The Teflon coating protects it from stains caused by spilled drinks and shoes dirty3 hearing aids2 corrosion-resistant mechanical parts2 coat the fibers to make them water-repellent and stain-resistant3 The Teflon coating causes water to form drops and slide on the surface3 a spray treatment for carpets