Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
polymer
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Nylon
|
| gptkbp:biodegradable |
no
|
| gptkbp:canBeDyed |
yes
|
| gptkbp:CASNumber |
25038-54-4 (Nylon 6)
|
| gptkbp:chemicalFormula |
repeating amide bonds (-CONH-)
|
| gptkbp:color |
white (natural)
|
| gptkbp:commercialUse |
toothbrush bristles
|
| gptkbp:degradedBy |
UV light
strong acids strong bases |
| gptkbp:density |
1.13-1.15 g/cm³
|
| gptkbp:firstSynthesized |
gptkb:Wallace_Carothers
1935 |
| gptkbp:flammability |
combustible
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Polyamide (Nylon)
|
| gptkbp:ISOStandard |
gptkb:ISO_1874
|
| gptkbp:mainMonomer |
adipic acid
hexamethylenediamine |
| gptkbp:marketedAs |
gptkb:DuPont
|
| gptkbp:meltingPoint |
220-265°C (varies by type)
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
World War II parachutes
engineered plastics women's stockings |
| gptkbp:producedBy |
polycondensation
ring-opening polymerization |
| gptkbp:property |
lightweight
low friction chemical resistance high tensile strength abrasion resistance moisture absorbent thermally stable |
| gptkbp:reusable |
yes
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:plastic
gptkb:Nylon_12 gptkb:Nylon_6 gptkb:Nylon_6,6 gptkb:Nylon_11 |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
carpets
automotive components fishing lines mechanical parts parachutes ropes toothbrush bristles packaging films textile fibers |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:HP_Jet_Fusion
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|