Nylon 6,6

Nylon 6,6

• Nylon 6,6 is a type of polyamide or nylon.
• Nylon 6,6 is produced via condensation polymerisation.
• Nylon 6,6 is made of two monomers each containing 6 carbon atoms, hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid, which give nylon 6,6 its name.

  

  Nylon 6,6

• Nylon 6,6 has a high melting point which makes it more resistant to heat and friction.
• Its chemical stability enables it not to be affected by solvents such as water, alcohol, alkali etc.
• Its amorphous structure accounts for its elastic property.
• Nylon 6,6 is used to make airbags, tires, ropes etc.
• It is a light material, so it is suitable to be used for parachutes.
• It is waterproof, so it is used to make swimwear.
• It is also used to make machine parts. Next

  

  Uses of nylon 6,6