Nylon 6

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf polymer
polyamide
gptkbp:abrasionResistance high
gptkbp:biodegradable non-biodegradable
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Capron
gptkb:Enkalon
gptkb:Perlon
gptkbp:CASNumber 25038-54-4
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (C6H11NO)n
gptkbp:color white (natural)
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:density 1.13 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Paul_Schlack
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1938
gptkbp:electricalInsulation good
gptkbp:environmentalImpact microplastic pollution
gptkbp:fiberForm filament
staple
tow
gptkbp:flammability combustible
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nylon 6
gptkbp:hydrolysisResistance moderate
gptkbp:ISOStandard gptkb:ISO_16396-1
gptkbp:meltingPoint 220°C
gptkbp:moistureAbsorption moderate
gptkbp:monomer caprolactam
gptkbp:processingMethods extrusion
injection molding
melt spinning
gptkbp:producedBy ring-opening polymerization
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Nylon_6,6
gptkbp:repeatUnit [–NH–(CH2)5–CO–]
gptkbp:reusable yes
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
soluble in formic acid
soluble in phenol
gptkbp:structure linear polymer
gptkbp:tensileStrength high
gptkbp:thermalConductivity low
gptkbp:thermalStability good
gptkbp:usedFor automotive parts
engineering plastics
fishing lines
industrial yarns
carpet fibers
packaging films
textile fibers
gptkbp:UVResistance moderate
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nylon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5