Kevlar

E192835

Kevlar is a high-strength, lightweight synthetic fiber widely used in bulletproof vests, protective gear, and industrial applications for its exceptional durability and resistance to impact and heat.

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Kevlar canonical 9
DuPont Kevlar 1
advanced Kevlar 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf DuPont trademark
heat-resistant material
high-strength fiber
para-aramid synthetic fiber
brandOwner DuPont
chemicalFamily aramid
commerciallyIntroducedIn 1971
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
decompositionTemperature about 450 °C
density about 1.44 g/cm³
developedBy DuPont
discoveredIn 1965
hasBackbone aromatic polyamide chain
hasForm composite reinforcement
fabric
fiber
yarn
hasMonomer p-phenylenediamine
terephthaloyl chloride
inventedBy Stephanie Kwolek
meltingBehavior does not melt but decomposes
notableProperty abrasion resistance
chemical resistance
flame resistance
heat resistance
high modulus
high tensile strength-to-weight ratio
impact resistance
lightweight
low creep
low thermal conductivity
polymerType para-aramid polymer
processingMethod solution spinning
relatedMaterial Nomex
Twaron
structuralFeature extensive hydrogen bonding between chains
highly oriented polymer chains
tensileModulus on the order of 70–130 GPa
tensileStrength on the order of 3.6 GPa or higher
trademarkStatus registered trademark
typicalColor yellow
usedFor aerospace components
automotive components
ballistic protection
body armor
brake pads
bullet-resistant vests
clutch linings
composite armor
composite laminates
cut-resistant gloves
drumheads
fiber-optic cable reinforcement
helmets
protective clothing
reinforcement in rubber products
reinforcement in tires
ropes and cables
sailcloth
sports equipment

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

DuPont developed Kevlar
DuPont hasBrand Kevlar
this entity surface form: DuPont Kevlar
Rutan Voyager material Kevlar
Nomex relatedTo Kevlar
Advanced Combat Helmet material Kevlar
this entity surface form: advanced Kevlar