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

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

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