Zylon

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf polymer
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:PBO
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole)
gptkbp:chemicalFormula aromatic heterocyclic polymer
gptkbp:color golden yellow
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:degradedBy heat
moisture
UV light
gptkbp:density 1.56 g/cm³
gptkbp:developedBy Toyobo
gptkbp:hasProperty lightweight
high modulus
high tensile strength
high thermal stability
low creep
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zylon
gptkbp:introducedIn 1990s
gptkbp:meltingPoint 650°C
gptkbp:modulusOfElasticity 270 GPa
gptkbp:notableEvent recall of Zylon-based body armor by Second Chance in 2005
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Twaron
gptkb:Kevlar
gptkb:Dyneema
gptkbp:tensileStrength 5.8 GPa
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:football
gptkb:shield
rope
sails
optical fiber cables
spacecraft components
firefighter clothing
tennis racquet strings
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Star_Raiders_II
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7