Kevlar
E192835
Kevlar is a high-strength, lightweight synthetic fiber widely used in bulletproof vests, protective gear, and industrial applications for its exceptional durability and resistance to impact and heat.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Kevlar canonical | 12 |
| DuPont Kevlar | 1 |
| advanced Kevlar | 1 |
| poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1717236 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kevlar Context triple: [DuPont, developed, Kevlar]
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A.
Kapton
Kapton is a high-performance polyimide film known for its exceptional thermal stability, electrical insulation, and durability in extreme environments such as outer space.
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B.
Acryllium
Acryllium is a genus of guineafowl known for its strikingly patterned plumage and native range in sub-Saharan Africa.
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C.
Fremulon
Fremulon is a television production company founded by Michael Schur, best known for producing acclaimed comedy series such as Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
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D.
Plasmolen
Plasmolen is a small village in the Dutch province of Limburg, known for its scenic forests, hills, and recreational areas near the Maas River.
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E.
Ferro
Ferro is an alternative name for El Hierro, the smallest and westernmost of Spain’s Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kevlar Target entity description: Kevlar is a high-strength, lightweight synthetic fiber widely used in bulletproof vests, protective gear, and industrial applications for its exceptional durability and resistance to impact and heat.
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A.
Kapton
Kapton is a high-performance polyimide film known for its exceptional thermal stability, electrical insulation, and durability in extreme environments such as outer space.
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B.
Acryllium
Acryllium is a genus of guineafowl known for its strikingly patterned plumage and native range in sub-Saharan Africa.
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C.
Fremulon
Fremulon is a television production company founded by Michael Schur, best known for producing acclaimed comedy series such as Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
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D.
Plasmolen
Plasmolen is a small village in the Dutch province of Limburg, known for its scenic forests, hills, and recreational areas near the Maas River.
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E.
Ferro
Ferro is an alternative name for El Hierro, the smallest and westernmost of Spain’s Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
DuPont trademark
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heat-resistant material ⓘ high-strength fiber ⓘ para-aramid synthetic fiber ⓘ |
| brandOwner | DuPont ⓘ |
| chemicalFamily | aramid ⓘ |
| commerciallyIntroducedIn | 1971 ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
|
| decompositionTemperature | about 450 °C ⓘ |
| density | about 1.44 g/cm³ ⓘ |
| developedBy | DuPont ⓘ |
| discoveredIn | 1965 ⓘ |
| hasBackbone | aromatic polyamide chain ⓘ |
| hasForm |
composite reinforcement
ⓘ
fabric ⓘ fiber ⓘ yarn ⓘ |
| hasMonomer |
p-phenylenediamine
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terephthaloyl chloride ⓘ |
| inventedBy | Stephanie Kwolek ⓘ |
| meltingBehavior | does not melt but decomposes ⓘ |
| notableProperty |
abrasion resistance
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chemical resistance ⓘ flame resistance ⓘ heat resistance ⓘ high modulus ⓘ high tensile strength-to-weight ratio ⓘ impact resistance ⓘ lightweight ⓘ low creep ⓘ low thermal conductivity ⓘ |
| polymerType | para-aramid polymer ⓘ |
| processingMethod | solution spinning ⓘ |
| relatedMaterial |
Nomex
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Twaron ⓘ |
| structuralFeature |
extensive hydrogen bonding between chains
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highly oriented polymer chains ⓘ |
| tensileModulus | on the order of 70–130 GPa ⓘ |
| tensileStrength | on the order of 3.6 GPa or higher ⓘ |
| trademarkStatus | registered trademark ⓘ |
| typicalColor | yellow ⓘ |
| usedFor |
aerospace components
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automotive components ⓘ ballistic protection ⓘ body armor ⓘ brake pads ⓘ bullet-resistant vests ⓘ clutch linings ⓘ composite armor ⓘ composite laminates ⓘ cut-resistant gloves ⓘ drumheads ⓘ fiber-optic cable reinforcement ⓘ helmets ⓘ protective clothing ⓘ reinforcement in rubber products ⓘ reinforcement in tires ⓘ ropes and cables ⓘ sailcloth ⓘ sports equipment ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Kevlar Description of subject: Kevlar is a high-strength, lightweight synthetic fiber widely used in bulletproof vests, protective gear, and industrial applications for its exceptional durability and resistance to impact and heat.
Referenced by (15)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Kevlar