Question

How is synthetic nylon manufactured ? Write three uses of Nylon.​

Answer 1

Nylon is a well-known synthetic polymer

MANUFACTURE : NYLON

• Nylon fibre is produced when equal volumes of a diamine acid and a dicarboxylic acid are carefully and slowly poured together.

• One is oil based (diamine) and floats on the top of the other, water based chemical dicarboxylic.

• The molecules of both chemicals can bond together, forming long chains. A delicate film forms where the two chemicals meet. This is called a ‘condensation reaction’.

• The film can be removed using tweezers and as it is removed a new boundary between the chemicals forms and process continues, forming long chains of nylon.

USES : NYLON

• For making fishing nets, ropes, and parachutes

• For making fabrics in textile industry

• Used as plastic for making machine parts.

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