Kevlar

KEVLAR Kevlar, the trademark name by DuPont (Sci. & Inv. Enc., 1352), was invented in 1965 by Stephanie Kwolek. A Kevlar woven millibar (shown on project board) has 18,000 pounds of strength, which is the strongest material in the world! Kevlar can be five through fifteen times stronger than steel, depending on the form of the product. Kevlar is also in body armor, meaning it is saving lives. This is definitely a very important composite (New Necessities). There are …

…many uses and is resistant to chemicals, corrosion, rust, aging, and much more. Kevlar can hold up to 1,486 tons and stand the temperatures of the sun (DuPont). It has saved many lives and will keep doing so. Thank you for taking time to read my report about Kevlar. Bibliography 1) "Kevlar" The New Illustrated Science and Invention Encyclopedia. . 10 ed. 1987,1989 2) DuPont "Kevlar." Brochure, 1999 3) New Necessities "Culver." Brochure, 1999 4) "The Search for a Fireproof Plastic." Consumers' Research Magazine Mar. 1999