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Presenting by
MD. MEHEDI HASSAN
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Outline
History

Iintroduction

Synthesis

Mechanism

Chemical & physical property

Application of nylon

Advantages

Disadvantages

SUMMARY & REFRENCE

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HISTORY
The development of nylon6,6 was started from 1927
by means of many researchers, notably among
them W.H.Carothers. and P.Schlack
Introduction
Nylon-6,6 is a type of polymer.
It is commonly known as nylon.
The IUPAC name for nylon 6,6 is- Poly[imino(1,6-
dioxohexamethylene) imnohexamethylene.
Other name hexane-1, 6 diamine
Poly(hexamethylene adipamide), Poly[imino(1,6-
dioxohexamethylene) iminohexamethylene]
The simple molecular formula for nylon 6,6 is -
C12H22N2O2.
The CAS number is: 32131-17-2
The molecular weight is: 262.345840 g/mol.
synthesis
Materials •
Hexamethlenediamine (1,6-hexanediamine)
Adipic acid,
Solvent: tap water and cyclohexane.
 H O O
║ ║
H2N-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2 -NH + HOC-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-COH

H O O
│ ║ ║
H2N-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-N-C-CH2 -CH2-CH2 -CH2-C-OH + H2O (Nylon 6,6)
Mechanism of preparation
nylon is made by a reaction which is a step-
growth polymerization, and a condensation
polymerization. Nylons are made from diacids and
diamines. If you want to see what adipic acid and
hexamethylene diamine
Physical Properties
• Elasticity: Breaking extension is 20-40%.
• Stiffness: 20-40 gm/den.
• Moisture regain: 3.5-5%.
• Specific gravity: 1.14.
• Abrasion resistance: Excellent.
• Dimensional stability: Good.
• Resiliency: Excellent.
• Softening point: Nylon 6,6 – 229 °C
• Melting point: Nylon 6,6 – 252 °C
• Hand feel: Soft and smooth.
Chemical Properties

Alkali: Nylon is substantially inert to alkalis.

Organic solvent: Most of the solvent have little
or no effect on nylon.
Light: No discoloration.
Biological: Neither micro organism nor moth,
larvae attack nylon.
Electrical: High insulating properties
Flammability: Burns slowly.
Extremely chemically stable
 Application of nylon
Nylon 6-6 is frequently used when high mechanical
strength, great rigidity, and good stability under
heat is required . It is used for:
pipes,
various machine parts.
carpet fiberes

airbags, tyres, ropes

Etc….
.
 Advantages
High elongation
Nylon 6,6 is very stable.
Heat resistance
Chemical resistance to hydrocarbons
High resistance to: insects, fungi and animals, molds,
mildew, rot
Nylon 6,6 has high tensile strength
Used in carpets and nylon stockings
Melts instead of burning
Highly resilient
Used in many military applications
Used in the industry
Disadvantages

- Requires UV stabilization
- High water absorption
-Poor chemical resistance to
strong acids and bases
- Attacked by oxidizing agents
- Attacked by strong acids and
bases
Etc…
 References

http://www.textoscientificos.com/polimeros/nylon
http://www.educar.org/inventos/nylon.asp 4/05/2012
http://www.salesianosalameda.cl/biblioteca/Pol%C3%ADmer
os%20Sint%C3%A9ticos(1).pdf
http://upcommons.upc.edu/pfc/bitstream/2099.1/4536/3/Anex
o%20%20B.pdf
http://monografias.umcc.cu/monos/2002/Eleno%20Alfonso.p
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