Twaron

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf para-aramid fiber
gptkbp:chemicalFormula gptkb:poly-para-phenylene_terephthalamide
gptkbp:color yellow
gptkbp:commercialProductionStart 1986
gptkbp:density 1.44 g/cm³
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:AKZO
gptkbp:headquartersLocation gptkb:Arnhem,_Netherlands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Twaron
gptkbp:introducedIn 1978
gptkbp:meltingPoint does not melt, decomposes above 500°C
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:Teijin_Aramid
gptkbp:property high modulus
chemical resistance
high tensile strength
high thermal stability
low flammability
gptkbp:similarTo gptkb:Kevlar
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:football
gptkb:shield
personal protective equipment
composite materials
optical fiber cables
ballistic protection
asbestos replacement
automotive hoses
ropes and cables
gptkbp:website https://www.teijinaramid.com/twaron/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kevlar
gptkb:Dyneema
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5