Kevlar

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide)

CAS: 26125-61-1

نظرة عامة

Kevlar is an aramid fiber five times stronger than steel by weight. Invented by Stephanie Kwolek in 1965, it is used in bulletproof vests and aerospace.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Hydrogen H 10 1,0080
Carbon C 14 12,0110
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

التركيب العنصري

H
4,2%
C
70,6%
N
11,8%
O
13,4%

الاستخدامات

  • Bulletproof vests
  • Aerospace composites
  • Racing tires
  • Cut-resistant gloves

حقائق مثيرة

  • Invented by Stephanie Kwolek, who almost discarded the cloudy solution that became Kevlar

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kevlar?
Kevlar ((C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide).
What is the molecular weight of Kevlar?
Kevlar has a molar mass of 238.24 g/mol.
What state is Kevlar at room temperature?
Kevlar is a solid at room temperature.
Is Kevlar organic or inorganic?
Kevlar is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Kevlar?
Kevlar ((C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).