重縮合によるナイロン6,6製造

最初の商業的に成功した合成繊維

Materials Science & Polymers Global Industrial Scale $26 billion

概要

Nylon 6,6 is produced by the polycondensation of hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid, forming one of the most important engineering thermoplastics and synthetic fibers. Invented by Wallace Carothers at DuPont in 1935, nylon was the first fully synthetic fiber and revolutionized the textile industry. Beyond fibers, nylon 6,6 is used for automotive parts, electrical connectors, cable ties, and industrial components due to its excellent mechanical properties and chemical resistance.

化学プロセス

Hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid are combined in equimolar ratio to form nylon salt (AH salt), which is dissolved in water. The solution is heated under pressure (18 bar) to 220 degrees C, then pressure is released to drive off steam while temperature is raised to 280 degrees C. The melt is extruded, quenched, and cut into chips or directly spun into fiber.

nH2N(CH2)6NH2 + nHOOC(CH2)4COOH -> -[NH(CH2)6NH-CO(CH2)4CO]n- + (2n-1)H2O (step-growth polycondensation)

原材料

  • Hexamethylenediamine (H2N(CH2)6NH2) — Hydrogenation of adiponitrile (Diamine monomer)
  • Adipic acid (HOOC(CH2)4COOH) — Oxidation of cyclohexane with nitric acid (Diacid monomer)

最終製品

  • Nylon 6,6 resin/fiber — Textiles, carpets, automotive parts, electrical connectors (Tm = 265 degrees C, excellent abrasion resistance)
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Environmental Impact

Adipic acid production is a significant source of N2O, a greenhouse gas 298 times more potent than CO2. Catalytic N2O abatement is now standard at adipic acid plants, reducing emissions by over 90%. Nylon 6,6 is recyclable by depolymerization back to monomers, though this is not yet widely practiced.

安全性の考慮事項

最新のイノベーション

Bio-based adipic acid from renewable feedstocks (muconic acid route from glucose) is in commercial development.
Chemical recycling of nylon 6,6 back to monomers by depolymerization enables closed-loop production.

生産規模

4000000

トン/年

$26 billion

市場価値

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Frequently Asked Questions

What industry uses 重縮合によるナイロン6,6製造?
重縮合によるナイロン6,6製造 is used in the materials science & polymers sector at global industrial scale scale.
What process is involved in 重縮合によるナイロン6,6製造?
Hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid are combined in equimolar ratio to form nylon salt (AH salt), which is dissolved in water. The solution is heated under pressure (18 bar) to 220 degrees C, then pressure is released to drive off steam while temperature is raised to 280 degrees C. The melt is extr
What is the economic significance of 重縮合によるナイロン6,6製造?
重縮合によるナイロン6,6製造 has a market value of $26 billion and annual production of 4,000,000 tons.
What is the environmental impact of 重縮合によるナイロン6,6製造?
Adipic acid production is a significant source of N2O, a greenhouse gas 298 times more potent than CO2. Catalytic N2O abatement is now standard at adipic acid plants, reducing emissions by over 90%. Nylon 6,6 is recyclable by depolymerization back to monomers, though this is not yet widely practiced
What raw materials are used in 重縮合によるナイロン6,6製造?
The main raw materials include: Hexamethylenediamine (H2N(CH2)6NH2), Adipic acid (HOOC(CH2)4COOH).