What is the significance of number 6 and 6,6 in the polymer names nylon-6and nylon-6,6?
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Nylon 6 is a condensation polymer of monomeric unit which is caprolactum which contains 6 carbon atoms Hence, 6 in Nylon 6 represents the number of carbon atoms
Nylon 6,6 is a condensation polymer of two different monomeric units that us adipic acid and hexamethylene diamine and both of these contains 6 carbon atoms
Nylon 6,6 is a condensation polymer of two different monomeric units that us adipic acid and hexamethylene diamine and both of these contains 6 carbon atoms
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The monomers of both of these polymers contain 6 carbon atoms each.
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