Table 1.
Material properties of Kevlar® 29 and carbon fibers.
| Material Property | Fiber | |
|---|---|---|
| Kevlar® 29 | Carbon | |
| Density (g/cm3) | 1.44 | 1.81 |
| Tensile Strength (MPa) | 2920 | 4900 |
| Elastic Modulus (GPa) | 70.5 | 250 |
| Elongation at Break (%) | 3.6 | 2.0 |
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