Nylon is a synthetic polymer made through condensation polymerization. The most common types are nylon 6, made from caprolactam monomer, and nylon 6,6, made from adipoyl chloride and hexamethylene diamine monomers. Nylon has properties including density of 1.14 gm/c.c., elongation at break between 15-45%, good elasticity and resiliency, melting point of 215°C, and excellent ability to resist friction. It is used in applications such as ropes, tents, parachutes, mechanical parts, toothbrushes, and fishing line.

1. Name: Dinar Khan Roll no:14mme.s1.342
Topic : Nylon

2. Nylon is a synthetic polymers, more specifically aliphatic or
semi-aromatic polyamides and they polyfunctionality and
thermoplastic. They can be melt-processed into fibers, films or
shapes
 Types of nylon
 The most common type of Nylon are Cast Nylon (Type 6) and
Extruded Nylon (Type 6,6)
 Monomer
nylon 6 is only made from one kind of monomer, a monomer called
caprolactam. Nylon 6,6 is made from two monomers, adipoyl chloride
and hexamethylene diamine
Molecular formula
(C6H11NO)n
Polymerization method
condensation polymerization

4. Physical and chemical properties of nylon
Density: 1.14 gm/c.c.
Elongation at break: 15 – 45%
Elasticity: Very good.
Resiliency: Good.
Melting point: 2150C.
Ability to protest friction: Excellent
Glass transition temperature: 45-600C

5. Ropes
Tents
Parachutes
Mechanical parts and gears
toothbrushes
fishing line
Applications