Nylon Properties and Uses


 
 
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Nylon Properties and Uses

Nylon is the first true synthetic fibre. It was the first synthetic fibre produced chemically. It was discovered by Wallace Carothers in 1931. 

  • Nylon is a synthetic fibre. In fact, nylon is the first fully synthetic fibre made by man without using any natural raw materials (from plants or animals).
  • It was made in the year 1931. The chemical compounds (or monomers) used in making, nylon is made are now obtained from petroleum products called petrochemicals.
  • Actually, nylon is made up of the repeating units of a chemical called an 'amide'. So nylon is a polyamide (which is a polymer).
  • The name NYLON comes from the fact that it was developed in New York (NY) and London (LON).
  • Properties:-

  • Nylon fibres are very strong, fairly clastic, lightweight and lustrous.
  • Nylon fibres absorb very little waler so clothes made of nylon are easy to wash and dry.
  • Nylon is wrinkle resistant.
  • Nylon fibres have high abrasion resistance (high wear and tear resistance), so they are very durable (long lasting).
  • Nylon is not attacked by moths and ordinary chemicals.
  • Due to al these properties, nylon fibres have become very popular for making clothes. It is elastic and does not lose strength even after repeated use.
  • Uses :-

  • Nylon is used for making textiles (fabrics) like sarees, shirts, neck-ties, tights socks and other garments.
  • Nylon is used in making curtains, sleeping bags and tents.Nylon is used in making ropes, car seat-belts, fishing nets, tyre cord, strings for sports rackets and musical instruments, bristles for toothbrushes and paint brushes.
  • Nylon is used for making parachutes and ropes for rock climbing. All these uses of nylon are due to the high strength of nylon fibres. A nylon thread is actually stronger than a steel wire of similar thickness.
  • Nylon is used as a plastic for making machine parts.
  • It is used for making elastic hosiery
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    Question : 1

    Nylon  66 is made from 

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following is the first wholly synthetic fibre?

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Ropes made of _____________ are used in cranes and elements.

    Right Option : B
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