Nylon
Nylon
Nylon (pronounced: /ˈnaɪlɒn/) is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers, based on aliphatic or semi-aromatic polyamides.
Etymology
The term Nylon is derived from New York (NY) and London (LON), where the material was first manufactured.
Description
Nylon is a thermoplastic silky material that can be melt-processed into fibers, films, or shapes. It is made of repeating units linked by amide bonds and is frequently referred to as polyamide (PA).
Types of Nylon
There are many types of nylon available (e.g. Nylon 6, Nylon 66, Nylon 6/6-6, Nylon 6/9, Nylon 6/10, Nylon 6/12, Nylon 11, Nylon 12). They are distinguished by the number of carbon atoms in the repeating unit and by the type of polymerization.
Uses
Nylon is used in numerous applications from clothing and carpets to musical strings and car parts. It is also used in the medical field for sutures and surgical mesh.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nylon
- Wikipedia's article - Nylon
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