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Superfiber For Strong, Light FabricsNew ultrahigh-molecular-weight fiber offers major advantages as fabric for space suits, diving suits, sporting goods, sails, and ultralight aircraft. Polyolefin fiber has extremely high modulus of elasticity, low elongation, high specific strength, low specific gravity, resistance to chemicals, low moisture absorption, and high resistance to damage by flexure and abrasion. Consists of elongated, highly aligned, highly crystalline polyethylene molecules. Structure not only results in high strength-to-weight ratio but also gives high resistance to tearing and ripping. Fibers woven in many patterns. Offers combination of desirable properties not found in nylon, polyester, or aramid fabrics.
Document ID
19910000449
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Dawn, Frederic S.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX.)
Kosmo, Joseph J.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX.)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 15
Issue: 9
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Materials
Report/Patent Number
MSC-21659
Accession Number
91B10449
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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