Kevlar

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide)

CAS: 26125-61-1

Übersicht

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.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 10 1,0080
Carbon C 14 12,0110
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×10
4,2%
C
Carbon ×14
70,6%
N
Nitrogen ×2
11,8%
O
Oxygen ×2
13,4%

Verwendung

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

Wissenswertes

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

Eigenschaften

Typ
polymer
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
238,24 g/mol
Dichte
1,4400 g/cm³
Löslichkeit
insoluble

Verwandte Verbindungen

Cellulose

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Epoxy Resin DGEBA

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Nylon-6,6

(C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ

Sodium Polyacrylate

(C₃H₃NaO₂)ₙ

Polyethylene

(C₂H₄)ₙ

Polylactic Acid

(C₃H₄O₂)ₙ

Polymethyl Methacrylate

(C₅H₈O₂)ₙ

Polyurethane

(C₃H₂NO)ₙ

Polycarbonate

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

Polyethylene Terephthalate

(C₁₀H₈O₄)ₙ

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).