Nylon 9

Description

Nylon 8 is made by the self-condensation of 9-amino-nonanoic acid to form polynonanoamide. Nylon 9 is produced commercially in Russian under the name Pelargon. It is similar in most properties to nylon 6, but it absorbs less water.

See Nylon fiber.

Synonyms and Related Terms

polynonanoamide; Perlagon

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Tenacity = 4.2 g/denier (dry); 4.1 (wet)
• Elongation = 40%
• Moisture regain = 2.5%
• Melting Point = 210-215 C
• Density = 1.09 g/ml

Resources and Citations

• Marjory L. Joseph, Introductory Textile Science, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Fort Worth, TX, 1986

• J.Gordon Cook, Handbook of Textile Fibres:II Man-made Fibres, Merrow Publishing Co. , Durham, England