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Why do teflon and kevlar have capital letters when other polymers do not?
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They are trade names.
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Why do Teflon and Kevlar have capital letters?
As "kevlar" is in fact the trademark of a type of aramid fiber, it may be capitalized (Kevlar) -- or lower-cased, as one often sees with "xerox". [see http://unterm.un.org/DGAACS/unterm.nsf/8fa942046ff7601c85256983007ca4d8/12ce03301316620685256a000007676a?OpenDocument]
Names of 10 polymers and their uses?
plastic - grocery bags polyester - clothes rubber - balls nylon - fabric teflon - skillets polystyrene - styrofoam cups bakelite - old telephones kevlar - bulletproof jackets polyisoprene - latex rubber balloons
Why is Teflon spelled with a capital T?
Because it's a registered trade name of a product.
Why is Teflon a plastic?
Teflon is a trade name for PolyTetraFluoroEthylene -PTFE. It is made by polymerization of Tetra Fluoro Ethylene CF2=CF2 and thus because it is a synthetic polymer it is generically called a plastic and in addition it has properties of a plastic.
What are freons and teflon?
Freon is a gas used in refrigerators while Teflon is a nonstick substance used in pans.
Why do Teflon and Kevlar have capital letters?
As "kevlar" is in fact the trademark of a type of aramid fiber, it may be capitalized (Kevlar) -- or lower-cased, as one often sees with "xerox". [see http://unterm.un.org/DGAACS/unterm.nsf/8fa942046ff7601c85256983007ca4d8/12ce03301316620685256a000007676a?OpenDocument]
Why does Thermos get a capital letter?
"Thermos" gets a capital letter because it is a proper noun that is derived from the company's trademark. Just like brand names such as Coca-Cola or Nike, "Thermos" is treated as a proper noun and thus is capitalized.
What did EI Dupont invent?
Nylon, neoprene, teflon, kevlar...
Is Teflon bulletproof?
no, it isn't. Kevlar is the material in bulletproof vests
A list of smart materials?
Lycra Thinsulate Carbon Fibres Kevlar Teflon
Names of 10 polymers and their uses?
plastic - grocery bags polyester - clothes rubber - balls nylon - fabric teflon - skillets polystyrene - styrofoam cups bakelite - old telephones kevlar - bulletproof jackets polyisoprene - latex rubber balloons
What is a teflon bulletproof vest?
Teflon is the outer material of the vest. The ACTUAL STOPPING material is more then likely going to be Kevlar.
What are some inventions made in Delaware?
The first John Deere tractor is in the Messick Agriculture Museum in Harrington, DE. DuPont's headquarters is located in Delaware. DuPont created polymers such as Vespel, neoprene, nylon, COrian, Teflon, Mylar, Kevlar, Sorona and Lycra.
How is Teflon Natural Or man Made?
Teflon is a synthetic polymer which means that it is man-made. There are many polymers that are also found in nature.
What organic molecule made up of a long chain of repeating units?
Many organic polymers are chains of repeating elements. These include biopolymers such as starches, glycogen, cellulose (polysaccharide chains), DNA, RNA (nucleotide chains with constant backbone but different nitrogenous bases at each position) and protein, (polypeptide chains with constant backbone but different substituent groups at each position), and other technically organic polymers such as PVC, Teflon, and Kevlar.
What are the synthetic organic chemicals?
Examples: polymers as nylon, teflon, PET; synthetic lubricants; pharmaceuticals; dyes; inks.
What is monomer monomer monomer polymer?
a monomer Polymers are composed of monomers.
