Nylon-6,6

(C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(hexamethylene adipamide)

CAS: 32131-17-2

Aperçu

Nylon-6,6 was the first commercially successful synthetic polymer, developed by Wallace Carothers at DuPont in 1935. It revolutionized the textile industry by replacing silk in stockings. It is a polyamide with excellent strength, elasticity, and abrasion resistance.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 22 1,0080
Carbon C 12 12,0110
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

H
Hydrogen ×22
9,8%
C
Carbon ×12
63,7%
N
Nitrogen ×2
12,4%
O
Oxygen ×2
14,1%

Usages

  • • Textiles (stockings, clothing)
  • • Automotive parts (gears, bearings)
  • • Carpet fibers
  • • Cable ties and fasteners

Le saviez-vous

  • ✦ Nylon stockings were such a sensation that 4 million pairs sold on the first day in 1940
  • ✦ The name 'nylon' is not an acronym — it was chosen arbitrarily by DuPont

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Melts and can cause burns
  • ⚠ Releases toxic fumes when burned

Propriétés

Type
polymer
État
solid
Masse molaire
226,32 g/mol
Densité
1,1400 g/cm³
Point de fusion
263,0 °C
Solubilité
insoluble

Aussi connu sous le nom de

Nylon Nylon-6,6

Composés associés

Cellulose

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Epoxy Resin DGEBA

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Kevlar

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

Sodium Polyacrylate

(C₃H₃NaO₂)ₙ

Polyethylene

(C₂H₄)ₙ

Polylactic Acid

(C₃H₄O₂)ₙ

Polymethyl Methacrylate

(C₅H₈O₂)ₙ

Polyurethane

(C₃H₂NO)ₙ

Polycarbonate

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

Polyethylene Terephthalate

(C₁₀H₈O₄)ₙ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nylon-6,6?
Nylon-6,6 ((C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Poly(hexamethylene adipamide).
What is the molecular weight of Nylon-6,6?
Nylon-6,6 has a molar mass of 226.318 g/mol.
What state is Nylon-6,6 at room temperature?
Nylon-6,6 is a solid at room temperature.
Is Nylon-6,6 organic or inorganic?
Nylon-6,6 is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Nylon-6,6?
Nylon-6,6 ((C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).