Kevlar

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide)

CAS: 26125-61-1

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 10 1,0080
Carbono C 14 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 2 14,0070
Oxígeno O 2 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×10
4,2%
C
Carbono ×14
70,6%
N
Nitrógeno ×2
11,8%
O
Oxígeno ×2
13,4%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Propiedades

Tipo
polymer
Estado
solid
Masa molar
238,24 g/mol
Densidad
1,4400 g/cm³
Solubilidad
insoluble

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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 Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Nitrógeno (N), Oxígeno (O).