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Formula: Polyparaphenylene terephthalamide
Form: Fiber
Material: Polyaramide
Commodity: Polymers
Number Of Filaments:
1
Polyaramid Fiber (Polyparaphenylene terephthalamide) is a high-strength, heat-resistant synthetic fiber produced by Goodfellow. With over 21 variations available, it offers excellent tensile strength, impact resistance and low flammability. Thanks to these properties, Polyaramid Fiber (Polyparaphenylene terephthalamide) finds widespread use in aerospace and military applications, bullet-proof body armor, ropes, cables and competitive sporting goods. The extensive selection of polyaramid fiber products offered by Goodfellow makes it ideal for prototyping and research purposes across a diverse range of industries.
Tolerances
Fiber
| Filament Diameter | ±25% | |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Yarns | ±10% | |
| Number Of Filaments | ±10% | |
| Tex Number | ±10% | |
| Length | +5% / -1% |
Material Properties for Polymers
Chemical Resistance
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Acids - concentrated | Poor |
| Acids - dilute | Fair |
| Alcohols | Good |
| Alkalis | Good-Poor |
| Aromatic hydrocarbons | Good |
| Greases and Oils | Good |
| Halogenated Hydrocarbons | Good |
| Halogens | Good |
| Ketones | Good |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Resistance to Ultra-violet | Fair |
| Water absorption( % ) | 3.5 |
| Water absorption - equilibrium( % ) | 3.5 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 1.44 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Lower working temperature( C ) | -200 |
| Upper working temperature( C ) | 180-245 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 1400 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 0.04@23°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | -2Along Axis |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 59-124 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 2760 |
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Polyaramid Film (Polymetaphenylene isophthalamide) Formula: Polymetaphenylene isophthalamide
Thickness: 0.05mm
Length 1: 200mm
Length 2: 304mm
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Polybenzimidazole Film Formula: PBI
Thickness: 12mm
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Colour: Black
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DuPont™ Nomex® T993 Medium Density Polyaramid Film (Polymetaphenylene isophthalamide) Grade: DuPont™ Nomex® T993 - Medium Density Pressboard
Formula: Polymetaphenylene isophthalamide
Thickness: 1mm
Length 1: 150mm
Length 2: 150mm
Type: Pressboard
UOM Code: 071-621-74
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DuPont™ Nomex® T992 Low Density Polyaramid Film (Polymetaphenylene isophthalamide) Grade: DuPont™ Nomex® T992 - Low Density Pressboard
Formula: Polymetaphenylene isophthalamide
Thickness: 1.5mm
Length 1: 100mm
Length 2: 100mm
Type: Pressboard
UOM Code: 234-998-38
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DuPont™ Nomex® T994 High Density Polyaramid Film (Polymetaphenylene isophthalamide) Grade: DuPont™ Nomex® T994 - High Density Pressboard
Formula: Polymetaphenylene isophthalamide
Thickness: 1mm
Length 1: 10mm
Length 2: 10mm
Type: Pressboard
UOM Code: 526-294-58
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