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Nylon 6,6

Nylon 6,6 is a semi-crystalline polyamide made from hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid, giving it 12 carbons per repeating unit. It is commonly used in fibers for carpeting and clothing due to its good abrasion resistance and self-lubricating properties. Nylon 6,6 also sees use as an engineering material in bearings and gears.

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Nylon 6,6

Nylon 6,6 is a semi-crystalline polyamide made from hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid, giving it 12 carbons per repeating unit. It is commonly used in fibers for carpeting and clothing due to its good abrasion resistance and self-lubricating properties. Nylon 6,6 also sees use as an engineering material in bearings and gears.

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Nylon 6,6

Nylon 6,6 is a semi crystalline poly-amide commonly used in fiber applications such as
carpeting,clothing and tire cord.
The polymer is made of hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid, which give nylon 6-6 a total of
12 carbon atoms in each repeating unit, and its name.
It is also used as an engineering material in bearings and gears due to its good abrasion
resistance and self-lubricating properties.
Chemical formula- C
12
H
22
O
2
N
2

Chemical structure-
Nylon-6,6
Properties of Nylon 6,6
IUPAC name
Poly[imino(1,6-dioxohexamethylene) imnohexamethylene]
CAS number 32131-17-2
Glass transition temperature: 50oC.
Melting temperature: 255oC.
Amorphous density at 25oC: 1.07g/cm3.
Crystalline density at 25oC: 1.24g/cm3.
Molecular weight of repeat unit : 226.32g/mol .

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