Kevlar

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf synthetic fiber
gptkbp:CASNumber 26125-61-1
gptkbp:category ballistic material
engineering material
high-performance fiber
gptkbp:chemicalClass aromatic polyamide
gptkbp:color yellow
gptkbp:decomposesAt about 450°C
gptkbp:density 1.44 g/cm³
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:DuPont
gptkbp:fiberForm continuous filament
pulp
staple fiber
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kevlar
gptkbp:introducedIn 1971
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Stephanie_Kwolek
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Kevlar
gptkbp:meltingPoint does not melt
gptkbp:notableFor flexible
lightweight
five times stronger than steel by weight
good fatigue resistance
high modulus
low electrical conductivity
low elongation to break
low thermal conductivity
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Twaron
gptkb:Nomex
gptkbp:resistantTo chemicals
heat
flame
abrasion
gptkbp:structure polymer chains aligned parallel
gptkbp:tensileStrength high
gptkbp:trademarkOf gptkb:DuPont
gptkbp:type para-aramid fiber
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:football
gptkb:shield
fiber optic cables
personal protective equipment
brake pads
bulletproof vests
composite materials
cut-resistant gloves
drumheads
helmets
racing sails
ropes
tires
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:DuPont
gptkb:shield
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4