What is Nylon
Nylon, also known as polyamide, is a synthetic polymer, fiber, and plastic characterized as a condensation polymer linked by amide bonds. It's the first fully synthetic fiber developed, made from carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. The primary raw materials, hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid, are combined in a polymerization process to create nylon. This versatile material serves as a base for various synthetic fibers and is utilized in construction.
Chemical and physical properties
Nylon is recognized for its high strength, excellent wear resistance, good corrosion resistance, and thermal stability, enduring most acids, alkalis, salts, and organic solvents. It can sustain continuous use up to 150°C and short-term exposure up to 200°C. With low moisture absorption, it resists mold better than cotton. Its superb processability allows it to be melt-molded, spun into yarn, and formed into a wide range of products such as clothing, textiles, automotive parts, mechanical components, packaging, fishing nets, ropes, and bristles.
Chemical resistance chart
» Meaning of symbol:
OK: Recommended. △: Must confirm if usable by testing in advanced. X: Not recommended.
» This chart only provides the result of a single chemical to material, if a client uses more than one kind of chemical at the same time, please choose material by experience.
» This chart is for reference only which is not applicable to all working environments. Please refer to design equipment according to practical experience.
| Category |
Name |
Nylon |
Organic acids
|
Acetic acid |
Ｘ |
| Acetic acid, glacial |
Ｘ |
| Acetic anhydride |
Ｘ |
| Citric acid |
Ｘ |
Organic compound
|
Acetaldehyde |
OK |
| Acetone |
OK |
| Methyl alcohol |
OK |
| Aniline |
OK (48°C) |
| Benzaldehyde |
OK (22°C) |
| Benzene |
OK (22°C) |
| Benzyl alcohol |
X |
| Benzyl chloride |
OK |
| Corn oil |
OK |
| Ethanol |
△ |
| Ethylene glycol |
OK |
| Fatty acid |
OK |
| Formaldehyde |
OK (40%)
X (100%) |
| Formic acid |
X |
| Hexane |
OK |
| Lactic acid |
X |
| Methanol |
OK |
| Paraffin oil |
OK |
| Petroleum |
OK |
| Phenol |
X |
| Propane, liq |
OK |
| Propanol |
N/A |
| Stearic acid |
OK |
| Tannic acid |
X |
| Tartaric acid |
OK |
| Toluene |
OK |
| Urea |
△ |
Inorganic compound
|
Ammonia |
OK (10%) |
| Ammonium chloride |
△ |
| Ammonium hydroxide |
△ |
| Ammonium nitrate |
△ |
| Ammonium sulfate |
OK |
| Aqua regia |
X |
| Barium chloride |
OK |
| Barium hydroxide |
OK |
| Brine |
OK (Sea Water/Salt Brine)
N/A (Calcium Chloride/Sodium Chloride) |
| Calcium Chloride |
OK |
| Calcium hydroxide |
OK |
| Carbonic acid |
OK |
| Chloric acid |
X |
| Chlorine |
X |
| Detergent |
OK (22°C) |
| Hydrobromic acid |
X |
| Hydrochloric acid |
X |
| Hydrofluoric acid |
X |
| Hydrogen peroxide |
X |
| Nitric acid |
X |
| Phosphoric acid |
X |
| Potassium hydroxide |
X |
| Potassium nitrate |
X |
| Potassium sulfate |
OK |
| Sodium carbonate |
OK |
| Sodium hydroxide |
△ |
| Sodium nitrate |
OK |
| Sulfuric acid |
X |
| Sulfur dioxide |
△ |