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Kevlar (Poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide) ((C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)n) — Properties, Uses & Safety

🧱 Polymers & Plastics

Overview

A para-aramid synthetic fiber 5x stronger than steel by weight; used in bulletproof vests, helmets, and aerospace composites.

IUPAC Name: poly(imino-1,4-phenyleneimino terephthaloyl)
CAS Number: 26125-61-1
PubChem CID: 0
Molecular Formula: (C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)n
Molar Mass: 238.245 g/mol
State at STP: solid
Appearance: Yellow fibers

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