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Nylon is a family of synthetic polymers characterized by amide linkages, typically connecting aliphatic or semi-aromatic groups.. Nylons are generally white or colorless [1] [failed verification] [2] [failed verification] and possess a soft texture, with some varieties exhibiting a silk-like appearance.
Nylon 66 (loosely written nylon 6-6, nylon 6/6, nylon 6,6, or nylon 6:6) is a type of polyamide or nylon. It, and nylon 6 , are the two most common for textile and plastic industries. Nylon 66 is made of two monomers each containing 6 carbon atoms, hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid , which give nylon 66 its name. [ 1 ]
Nylon 12 is a nylon polymer with the formula [(CH 2) 11 C(O)NH] n. It is made from ω-aminolauric acid or laurolactam monomers that each have 12 carbons, hence the name ‘Nylon 12’. It is one of several nylon polymers.
Nylon 6 or polycaprolactam is a polymer, in particular semicrystalline polyamide. Unlike most other nylons , nylon 6 is not a condensation polymer , but instead is formed by ring-opening polymerization ; this makes it a special case in the comparison between condensation and addition polymers .
Rags made of microfiber must only be washed with regular laundry detergent, not oily, self-softening, soap-based detergents. Fabric softener must not be used; [7] the oils and cationic surfactants in the softener and self-softening detergents will clog up the fibers and make them less absorbent until the oils are washed out. Hot temperatures ...
They’re made from a blend of merino wool, nylon, and spandex, and the design has a layer of cushioning on the bottom to make them more comfortable and long-lasting. $26 at Darn Tough.
Nylon 11 or Polyamide 11 (PA 11) is a polyamide, bioplastic and a member of the nylon family of polymers produced by the polymerization of 11-aminoundecanoic acid. It is produced from castor beans by Arkema under the trade name Rilsan .
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