Stupid question of the day

[Flyfishingpilot]

If teflon is the slickest "coating" on earth, why isn't it used on wings to prevent ice?

 

[Steve]

Teflon is too soft to withstand erosion by water and other airborne particles. A better material would be an ultra smooth ceramic coating.

 

[Flyfishingpilot]

Teflon is too soft to withstand erosion by water and other airborne particles. A better material would be an ultra smooth ceramic coating.

Well there you go! Thanks Steve.

 

[bbchien]

The base coat will also come apart if the wing flexes. Teflon is VERY stiff.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

And as it picks up dirt, water will be able to wet the surface again and form ice.

 

[ScottM]

A better question may be how do they make non-stick coatings such as teflon stick to anything?

 

[Mtns2Skies]

Carbon Fiber would be the best, however it is super expensive

 

[Scott Skylane]

A better question may be how do they make non-stick coatings such as teflon stick to anything?

That, sir, is one of the best kept industrial secrets of these modern times!