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KEVLAR. What is it Properties Uses. What is it. 1965, Dupont Stehanie Kowlek & Herbert Blades Aromatic polyamide Symmetrical radial orientation. Properties. Available grades: Kevlar 29, Kevlar 49, and Kevlar 149. Dadvantages High Tensile Strength at Low Weight
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KEVLAR What is it Properties Uses
What is it • 1965, Dupont • Stehanie Kowlek & Herbert Blades • Aromatic polyamide • Symmetrical radial orientation
Properties Available grades: Kevlar 29, Kevlar 49, and Kevlar 149 • Dadvantages • High Tensile Strength at Low Weight • 5X stronger than stronger than steel (equil weight basis) • Low Elongation to Break High Modulus • (Structural Rigidity) • Low Electrical Conductivity • High Chemical Resistance • Low Thermal Shrinkage • High Toughness (Work-To-Break) • Excellent Dimensional Stability • High Cut Resistance • Flame Resistant, Self-Extinguishing • Impact resistant • Disadvantages • Fibers absorb moisture • Poor compressive properties • Difficult to cut
Uses • Performance Apparel • Adhesives and Sealants • Belts and Hoses • CompositesFiber-Optic and ElectroMechanical Cables • Friction Products and GasketsProtective ApparelTires
Uses • Ropes and Cables
Uses • Ballistics& • Defense Protection Level: Colors: Sizes:
Referances • From: http://www.lbl.gov/MicroWorlds/Kevlar/KevlarClue1.html • From: http://www.chem.vt.edu/RVGS/ACT/Questions_00.html From: http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/story082.htm • From http://www.spylife.com • http://denbrook.crosswinds.net/Motorcycles/KevlarClutch