nylon

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf polymer
gptkbp:biodegradable false
gptkbp:canBeDyed true
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (C12H22N2O2)n
gptkbp:color white
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:DuPont
gptkb:Wallace_Carothers
gptkbp:discoveredIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:firstSynthesized 1935
gptkbp:flammability yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label nylon
gptkbp:isElastic true
gptkbp:isHydrophobic partially
gptkbp:isStrong true
gptkbp:isThermoplastic true
gptkbp:meltingPoint 250°C (nylon 6,6)
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:nylon_6
nylon 6,6
gptkbp:resistantTo insects
chemicals
shrinkage
abrasion
mildew
rot
heat (moderate)
wrinkling
gptkbp:reusable true
gptkbp:type polyamide
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:clothing
textiles
carpets
fabrics
fishing lines
parachutes
ropes
toothbrush bristles
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:clothing
gptkb:football
gptkb:bag
3D printing
medical devices
swimwear
automotive parts
packaging
activewear
composites
engineering plastics
musical instrument strings
thread
industrial applications
cordage
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:silk
gptkb:textile_industry
gptkb:Dombra
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4