aramid fibers

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:synthetic_fiber
gptkbp:category engineering materials
high-performance fibers
gptkbp:commercialUse 1970s
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:DuPont
gptkbp:example gptkb:Twaron
gptkb:Kevlar
gptkb:Nomex
gptkbp:hasProperty lightweight
heat resistance
high strength
low flammability
good abrasion resistance
good chemical resistance
flame resistance
gptkbp:notableFor high modulus
high performance
low electrical conductivity
low thermal conductivity
low density
high durability
resistance to heat
difficult to dye
sensitive to UV light
high tensile strength-to-weight ratio
resistance to abrasion
resistance to ballistic threats
resistance to cutting
resistance to flame
resistance to impact
resistance to organic solvents
sensitive to acids
sensitive to bases
gptkbp:polymerType gptkb:aromatic_polyamide
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:nylon
gptkbp:structure contains benzene rings
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:shield
gptkb:personal_protective_equipment
sporting goods
composite materials
ropes
tires
aerospace components
cables
asbestos replacement
ballistic-rated fabric
firefighting gear
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Teijin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label aramid fibers