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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 importan ....
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.... to endure machine gun fire (up to .3 caliber), land mines, terroristic weapons, and a chainsaw (New Necessities). It does not melt, can stand temperatures up to 7,000 degrees Fahrenheit, absorbing vibration and energy, and will not stretch. Bullriders, military personnel in war, peace officers, racecar drivers, and many other people use this excellent invention (DuPont). DuPont makes flameproof suits out of Kevlar 49 for fire fighters and high-speed drivers (Cons ....
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