Nylon 5

Description

Nylon 5 is made by self polymerizing valerolactam. Nylon 5 has properties that are similar to nylon 6,6. It is a strong tough fiber that has low creep rates at high temperatures.

See Nylon fiber.

Synonyms and Related Terms

polyvalerolactam

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Tenacity = 4.8-5.0 g/denier
• Elongation = 20-28%
• Moisture regain = 4.1%
• Melting Point = 250-260 C
• Density = 1.13 g/ml

Resources and Citations

• J.Gordon Cook, Handbook of Textile Fibres:II Man-made Fibres, Merrow Publishing Co. , Durham, England Comment: p. 311