Nylon

GPTKB entity

Statements (95)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:plastic
polymer
gptkbp:biodegradable false
gptkbp:canBeDyed true
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (C12H22N2O2)n
gptkbp:color white (natural)
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:DuPont
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Wallace_Carothers
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1935
gptkbp:firstCommercialUseYear 1938
gptkbp:flammability true
gptkbp:hasHighElasticity true
gptkbp:hasHighTensileStrength true
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nylon
gptkbp:isHydrophobic false
gptkbp:isRecyclable true
gptkbp:mainMonomer adipic acid
caprolactam
hexamethylenediamine
gptkbp:meltingPoint 220–265 °C
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:Nylon_12
gptkb:Nylon_6
gptkb:Nylon_6,10
gptkb:Nylon_6,6
gptkbp:producedBy polycondensation
ring-opening polymerization
gptkbp:resistantTo insects
chemicals
abrasion
mildew
gptkbp:sensitivity moisture
UV light
acids
gptkbp:type polyamide
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:clothing
textiles
carpets
fabrics
bristles
fishing lines
mechanical parts
parachutes
ropes
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:clothing
gptkb:football
gptkb:furniture
gptkb:research_institute
gptkb:bag
automotive industry
films
gears
valves
medical devices
swimwear
backpacks
toothpaste
balloons
filters
toothbrushes
appliances
flags
packaging
prosthetics
jackets
umbrellas
tents
bearings
bushings
cable ties
catheters
composites
electrical insulators
engine covers
engineering plastics
filaments
fuel tanks
guitar strings
industrial yarns
lining
membranes
molded parts
musical instrument strings
reinforced hoses
sails
seat belts
surgical sutures
tarpaulins
thread
tire cords
windbreakers
zipper teeth
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:DuPont
gptkb:textile_industry
gptkb:marina
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4