as physics presentation on new materials...new materials. kevlar •properties: strong, light,...
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New Materials
Kevlar
•Properties: strong, light, flexible, heat resistant and electrically
insulating
•Properties make it suitable for protective clothing such as body
armour and strong gloves
•Can also be used to make ropes on ships and oil rigs
Thinsulate
•Consists of thin fibres which traps a lot of air
•This makes it good for insulation
•Used for ski clothes and outdoor clothing
Lycra
•The material is stretchable and crease resistant
•Used in items that cling to the skin
•E.g. swimwear, sportswear and tights
Carbon fibre
•Properties: strong and light
•Combined with plastic to make the body of F1 cars
•Used to make bike frames, tennis rackets and fishing rods
Gore-Tex• Properties: tough, lightweight, waterproof.
• Another main property is that Gore-Tex is
“breathable”. In this context it means that water can
escape through the material but water cannot enter
in.
• Used to make thermal jackets, gloves and boots.