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Nylon 8 is made by polymerizing capryl lactam to form polycaprylamide. Nylon 8 is similar in most properties to nylon 6, but it absorbs less water. | Nylon 8 is made by polymerizing capryl lactam to form polycaprylamide. Nylon 8 is similar in most properties to nylon 6, but it absorbs less water. | ||
| − | See [ | + | See [[nylon%20fiber|nylon fiber]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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polycaprylamide | polycaprylamide | ||
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| − | Tenacity = 4.2 g/denier (dry); 4.1 (wet) | + | * Tenacity = 4.2 g/denier (dry); 4.1 (wet) |
| + | * Elongation = 38% | ||
| + | * Moisture regain = 2.9% | ||
| + | * Melting Point = 200-205 C | ||
| + | * Density = 1.09 g/ml | ||
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* Marjory L. Joseph, ''Introductory Textile Science'', Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Fort Worth, TX, 1986 | * Marjory L. Joseph, ''Introductory Textile Science'', Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Fort Worth, TX, 1986 | ||
Latest revision as of 13:54, 20 October 2022
Description
Nylon 8 is made by polymerizing capryl lactam to form polycaprylamide. Nylon 8 is similar in most properties to nylon 6, but it absorbs less water.
See Nylon fiber.
Synonyms and Related Terms
polycaprylamide
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Tenacity = 4.2 g/denier (dry); 4.1 (wet)
- Elongation = 38%
- Moisture regain = 2.9%
- Melting Point = 200-205 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 Comment: p. 313