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what is nylon and uses of nylon

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Answered by jagadeesh222
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Clothing – Shirts, Foundation garments, lingerie, raincoats, underwear, swimwear and cycle wear.

Industrial uses – Conveyer and seat belts, parachutes, airbags, nets and ropes, tarpaulins, thread, and tents.

It is used to make a fish net.

It is used as plastic in manufacturing machine parts.

Answered by simran7539
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Question :-

what is nylon and uses of nylon.

Answer :-

This is the first true synthetic fiber that is truly made up of chemicals. It is a polymer of amides. It was used as a supplement of silk when silk got deficient during Works War ll for many military applications like making parachutes and vehicle tyres.

It is one of the strongest and most durable fibre.

Properties of Nylon :-

● Nylon shows variation in lustre. It may be very shiny, can have moderate lustre or may even be dull.

● It is very durable and elastic.

● It shows high tensile strength, i.e., capacity to beat weight .

● Nylon is resistant to moths , insects and fungi .

● It is light and wrinkle free, easy to wash and maintain.

● It shows low absorption of water, so dries up quickly.

● It melts on heating .

Ussse of Nylon :-

● Nylon is widely used for making clothes, bridal veils, packaging paper, carpets, ropes, pipes, musical strings, stockings, etc.

● It os also used in many mechanical parts like screws and gears.

● It is useful in combs, toothbrushes, etc.

● Ropes, tents, fishing nets, parachutes are also made of nylon due to it's high tensile strength.

● Its elasticity makes it suitable for making socks and stockings.

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