Aramid Fibers
Learn about the chemistry, properties, and uses of aramid fibers such Kevlar and Twaron.
Aramid Chemistry
Nice overview of aramid chemisty, with a focus on Kevlar and Nomex. Be sure to read about how Kevlar was finally made into fibers.
Nice overview of aramid chemisty, with a focus on Kevlar and Nomex. Be sure to read about how Kevlar was finally made into fibers.
DuPont's Kevlar Page
Not as much information as other Kevlar sites, but there are some nice pictures of the various material forms and sample products. Inquiry form for more information.
Not as much information as other Kevlar sites, but there are some nice pictures of the various material forms and sample products. Inquiry form for more information.
DuPont's Nomex Site
In the same chemical family as Kevlar, Nomex provides excellent heat resistance and dimensional stability. Not a lot of details, but good pictures and an inquiry form.
In the same chemical family as Kevlar, Nomex provides excellent heat resistance and dimensional stability. Not a lot of details, but good pictures and an inquiry form.
Kevlar
An overview of Kevlar chemistry and fiber properties, including a table of material properties for the three grades of Kevlar.
An overview of Kevlar chemistry and fiber properties, including a table of material properties for the three grades of Kevlar.
The Kevlar Innovation
David Tanner explains how innovation was important in the development of Kelvar. Problems were encountered and overcome in the initial research, in scaling up the process from laboratory to production, and in bringing the product to market.
David Tanner explains how innovation was important in the development of Kelvar. Problems were encountered and overcome in the initial research, in scaling up the process from laboratory to production, and in bringing the product to market.
What Is Aramid Fiber?
Aramid fibers are actually a type of nylon. This brief page describes how they differ from conventional nylons and shows the chemical structure of Twaron, Technora, and Teijinconex aramids.
Aramid fibers are actually a type of nylon. This brief page describes how they differ from conventional nylons and shows the chemical structure of Twaron, Technora, and Teijinconex aramids.
What Makes Kevlar So Strong?
Teaching module from LBNL for middle or high school students. See if you can put the fives clues together to answer the question. Activities demonstrate polymer properties.
Teaching module from LBNL for middle or high school students. See if you can put the fives clues together to answer the question. Activities demonstrate polymer properties.