Vectran (material)
Vectran - artificial fiber obtained from liquid crystal polymer, invented by Celanese Acetate LLC. Chemically it is aromatic polyester. Structural pattern of Vectran
Vectran is a durable, chemically resistant material that is stable at higher temperatures. Gradually loses its strength from 220 ° C to 330 ° C when melted. Vectran fiber is coated with polyurethane to increase its abrasion resistance and water barrier. Ultraviolet resistant. Use in space missions NASA now uses Vectran as one of five layers of space suits, Mars Patfinder Mars Pro Mars Mars Mars and Mars Exploration Rovers - Spirit and Opportunity. It was also used in spaceports manufactured by Bigelow Aerospace, the first in space to feature Genesis I (July 12, 2006).
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