X-rays[edit]

Kapton is also commonly used as a material for windows of all kinds at X-ray sources
(synchrotron beam-lines and X-ray tubes) and X-ray detectors. Its high mechanical and thermal
stability and high transmittance to X-rays make it the preferred material. It is also relatively
insensitive to radiation damage.[14]

Electronics manufacturing[edit]

Kapton tape (yellow) used to insulate the leads of a battery cell in a bluetooth headset.

Due to its large range of temperature stability, and its electrical isolation ability, Kapton tape is
usually used in electronic manufacturing as an insulation and protection layer on electrostatic
sensitive and fragile components. As it can sustain the temperature needed for a reflow soldering
operation, its protection is available throughout the whole production process, and Kapton is often
still present in the final consumer product.