2006-12-31 12:10:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Fibers of KEVLAR® consist of long molecular chains produced from poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide. The chains are highly oriented with strong interchain bonding which result in a unique combination of properties.
Since it is a registered trademark of the Dupont Corporation - good luck finding out its exact components!
2006-12-31 12:18:33 · answer #1 · answered by ve1luv 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Kevlar is the DuPont Company's brand name for a particular light but very strong aramid fibre. It was created in DuPont's labs in 1965 by Stephanie Kwolek and Herbert Blades, and Phil Thier and was first used commercially in the early 1970s. It can be spun into ropes or sheets of fabric that can either be used as-is, or used in the construction of composite components. It is now used in a wide range of applications - from bicycles to body armor - due to its high strength-to-weight ratio.It is 5 times stronger than steel on an equal weight basis.
2016-03-29 02:28:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kevlar is a man-made organic fiber with many unique properties such as high tensile strength. Kevlar is employed in making bulletproof vests, belts for radial tires, cables, reinforced composites for aircraft panels and boat hulls, flame-resistant garments (in blends with another similar fiber Nomex), sports equipment such as golf club shafts and lightweight bicycles, and in asbestos replacements in clutches and brakes (3).
for more information go to: http://www.guilford.edu/original/Academic/chemistry/current_courses/chem110/sloan.html
2006-12-31 12:12:56 · answer #3 · answered by Asian_Bebe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevlar
2006-12-31 12:13:00 · answer #4 · answered by Judy the Wench 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aromatic polyamide
2006-12-31 12:13:00 · answer #5 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess that would be a trade secret. Look at the link below.
2006-12-31 12:14:01 · answer #6 · answered by Monte T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HxC_Doll, how can it be "man made " and "organic"?
2006-12-31 12:20:01 · answer #7 · answered by Robert F 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋