Physical properties

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

• Nylon 6-6 has a melting point of 265 C , high for a synthetic fiber, though not a match for polymers or amides such as Kevlar. These facts make it the most resistant to heat and friction and enables it withstand heat setting for twist retention

• Its long molecular chain results in more sites for hydrogen bonds creating chemical springs and making it very resilient

• It has a dense structure with small, evenly spaced pores. This means that nylon 6-6 is difficult to dye, but once dyed it has superior color fastness and is less susceptible to fading from sunlight and ozone and to yellowing from nitrous oxide

• Nylon 6-6 has up to 36000 psi tensile and 50000 psi flexural strength lower expansion: better dimensional stability and improved thermal conductivity and electrically conductivity

CHARACTERISTICS

• Nylon has a variation in luster. It can be lustrous, semi-lustrous or dull

• Durability (its high tenacity fibers are used for seatbelts, tires cords, ballistic cloth and other uses)

• High elongation

• Excellent abrasion in resistance

• Highly resilient

• Paved way for easy care garments

• High resistance to insects like animals and also for many chemicals

• Melts instead of burning

• High water absorption

• Poor chemical resistance to strong acids and bases