nylon
Sign in to save{|style="border: 1px solid; float: right; width: 250px;" !colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"| Nylon 6 class=skin-invert|320px|Nylon Nylon 6,6 |- |Density |1.15 g/cm3 |- style="background:#eee;" |Electrical conductivity (σ) |10−12 S/m |- |Thermal conductivity |0.25 W/(m·K) |- style="background:#eee;" |Melting point |463–624 K 190–350 °C 374–663 °F |}
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Nylon is a synthetic plastic material made from chemicals rather than natural sources, known for its strength and durability. It is widely used in products like fabrics, fibers, and manufactured goods because it can be molded into different forms and resists wear and damage.
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28 sectionsContents
- History
- DuPont and the invention of nylon
- Early marketing strategies
- Production of nylon fabric
- Introduction of nylon blends
- Etymology
- Longer-term popularity
- Chemistry
- Types
- Nylon 66 and related heteropolymers
- Nylon 6 and related homopolymers
- Nylon 1,6
- Copolymers
- Blends
- Crystallinity
- Environmental impact
- Properties
- Uses
- Fibers
- Molds and resins
- Food packaging
- Filaments
- Other forms
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
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Nylon is a family of synthetic polymers characterized by amide linkages, typically connecting aliphatic or semi-aromatic groups.