Kevlar

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide)

CAS: 26125-61-1

Ikhtisar

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.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 10 1,0080
Carbon C 14 12,0110
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Komposisi Elemental

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

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Sifat

Jenis
polymer
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
238,24 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,4400 g/cm³
Kelarutan
insoluble

Senyawa Terkait

Cellulose

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Nylon-6,6

(C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ

Sodium Polyacrylate

(C₃H₃NaO₂)ₙ

Polyethylene

(C₂H₄)ₙ

Polycarbonate

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

Polyethylene Terephthalate

(C₁₀H₈O₄)ₙ

Polytetrafluoroethylene

(C₂F₄)ₙ

Polyacrylonitrile

(C₃H₃N)ₙ

Polystyrene

(C₈H₈)ₙ

Starch

(C₆H₁₀O₅)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).