Aramid Fiber Under the Microscope

Aramid Fiber

An Aramid Fiber is a fiber formed by at least 85% amide linkages attached directly to two aromatic rings forming a long chain polyamide. There are two basic forms, a para-polyamide (such as Kevlar) and a meta-polyamide (such as Nomex).

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Kevlar, para-Aramid Fiber

Nomex, meta-Aramid Fiber