Nomex

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(m-phenylene isophthalamide)

CAS: 25035-37-4

Descripción general

Nomex is a heat-resistant aramid fiber used in firefighter gear, race car driver suits, and electrical insulation. It does not melt or drip when exposed to flame.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 10 1,0080
Carbon C 14 12,0110
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×10
4,2%
C
Carbon ×14
70,6%
N
Nitrogen ×2
11,8%
O
Oxygen ×2
13,4%

Usos

  • • Firefighter protective gear
  • • Race car driver suits
  • • Electrical insulation
  • • Aircraft components

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Does not melt, drip, or support combustion in air, carbonizing at 370°C instead

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)O)C(=O)O.C1=CC(=CC=C1N)N

Propiedades

Tipo
polymer
Estado
solid
Masa molar
238,24 g/mol
Densidad
1,3800 g/cm³
Solubilidad
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
274,0954
TPSA
127,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
4
H-Bond Acceptors
6
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
20
Complexity
224,0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nomex?
Nomex ((C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Poly(m-phenylene isophthalamide).
What is the molecular weight of Nomex?
Nomex has a molar mass of 238.24 g/mol.
What state is Nomex at room temperature?
Nomex is a solid at room temperature.
Is Nomex organic or inorganic?
Nomex is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Nomex?
Nomex ((C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).