Nylon 7

Description

Nylon 7 is made by polymerizing heptanoamide. Nylon 7 is made in Russia under the name Enant. It is similar in most properties to nylon 6 and 6,6, but it is more stable in heat and sunlight. Nylon 7 also absorbs less water.

See Nylon fiber.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Enant [Russia]; polyheptanoamide

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Tenacity = 4.2 g/denier (dry); 4.0 (wet)
• Elongation = 35%
• Moisture regain = 2.9%
• Melting Point = 220-230 C
• Density = 1.10 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, p. 313