Nomex

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(m-phenylene isophthalamide)

CAS: 25035-37-4

概要

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.

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Hydrogen H 10 1.0080
Carbon C 14 12.0110
Nitrogen N 2 14.0070
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

元素組成

H
Hydrogen ×10
4.2%
C
Carbon ×14
70.6%
N
Nitrogen ×2
11.8%
O
Oxygen ×2
13.4%

用途

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

豆知識

  • ✦ 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

特性

タイプ
polymer
状態
solid
モル質量
238.24 g/mol
密度
1.3800 g/cm³
溶解度
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

関連化合物

Cellulose

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Epoxy Resin DGEBA

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Kevlar

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

Nylon-6,6

(C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ

Sodium Polyacrylate

(C₃H₃NaO₂)ₙ

Polyethylene

(C₂H₄)ₙ

Polylactic Acid

(C₃H₄O₂)ₙ

Polymethyl Methacrylate

(C₅H₈O₂)ₙ

Polyurethane

(C₃H₂NO)ₙ

Polycarbonate

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

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).