9.3.7.Polyamides or Nylons

Unit 9 - Plastics for Packaging

9.3.7.Polyamides or Nylons
Nylons are prepared by the condensation of amines with acids and are designated by the number of carbon atoms in the reactant molecules. For example, Nylon 6:6 (Nylon 6) Nylon 6:10 (Nylon-10) Nylon 6:11 (Nylon 11).

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