Difference between revisions of "Dyneema"
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| − | + | * Resistant to water, most chemicals, UV radiation and bacterial. | |
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| + | * Becomes brittle below -150C | ||
| + | * Melting Point = 144-152 C | ||
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| − | + | * DSM: [https://www.dsm.com/dyneema/en_GB/our-products/dyneema-fiber.html Dynmeena Fiber] | |
| − | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyneema (Accessed Mar. 1, 2006) | |
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Latest revision as of 10:54, 1 August 2022
Description
[Royal DSM N.V., Netherlands] A registered trademark for a synthetic fabric that is stronger than Kevlar®. Dyneema® is composed of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. It was invented by DSM in 1979 and has been sold commercially since 1990.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Spectra [Honeywell]
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Resistant to water, most chemicals, UV radiation and bacterial.
- May creep under stress.
- Becomes brittle below -150C
- Melting Point = 144-152 C
Resources and Citations
- DSM: Dynmeena Fiber
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyneema (Accessed Mar. 1, 2006)