Kapton
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Kapton is a high-performance polyimide film known for its exceptional thermal stability, electrical insulation, and durability in extreme environments such as outer space.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
high-performance polymer material
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polyimide film → |
| developedBy |
DuPont
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| hasApplication |
3D printer build surfaces
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aerospace components → cryogenic insulation → flexible printed circuits → motor and transformer insulation → satellite multilayer insulation blankets → solar array substrates → spacecraft thermal insulation → vacuum environments → wire and cable insulation → |
| hasChemicalClass |
aromatic polyimide
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| hasColor |
amber
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| hasContinuousUseTemperature |
up to about 260 °C
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| hasElectricalProperty |
low dielectric constant
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low dissipation factor → |
| hasForm |
films of various thicknesses
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| hasProperty |
chemical resistance
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dimensional stability → excellent electrical insulation → flexibility over wide temperature range → high dielectric strength → high thermal stability → low outgassing → mechanical durability → radiation resistance → |
| hasStandard |
often specified under aerospace and MIL standards
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| hasThermalStabilityUpTo |
approximately 400 °C in air
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| introducedIn |
1960s
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| isCombustible |
self-extinguishing
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| isNonMelting |
true
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| isStableIn |
radiation-rich environments
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vacuum → |
| isSuppliedAs |
tape
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thin film → |
| isThermoset |
true
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| isTrademarkOf |
DuPont
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| isUsedAs |
backing material for adhesive tapes
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insulation layer in microelectronics → substrate for flexible electronics → |
| usedIn |
aerospace industry
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automotive industry → electronics industry → high-temperature electronics → industrial insulation applications → outer space environments → |
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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James Webb Space Telescope
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sunshieldMaterial |