Nylon-6,6

(C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(hexamethylene adipamide)

CAS: 32131-17-2

개요

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.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 22 1.0080
Carbon C 12 12.0110
Nitrogen N 2 14.0070
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

원소 구성

H
Hydrogen ×22
9.8%
C
Carbon ×12
63.7%
N
Nitrogen ×2
12.4%
O
Oxygen ×2
14.1%

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

  • ✦ 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

안전

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

성질

유형
polymer
상태
solid
몰 질량
226.32 g/mol
밀도
1.1400 g/cm³
녹는점
263.0 °C
용해도
insoluble

다른 이름

Nylon Nylon-6,6

관련 화합물

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).