Nylon 8
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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
Other Properties
Tenacity = 4.2 g/denier (dry); 4.1 (wet); Elongation = 38%; Moisture regain = 2.9%
| Melting Point | 200-205 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.09 |
Additional Information
G.Cook, Handbook of Textile Fibres:II. Man-made Fibres, 5th edition, Merrow Publishing Co., Durham, England, 1984, p.317.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- 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