Nylon facts for kids
 Nylon 6,6  |
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| Density | 1.15 g/cm3 |
| Electrical conductivity (σ) | 10−12 S/m |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.25 W/(m·K) |
| Melting point | 463–624 K 190–350 °C 374–663 °F |
Nylon is an artificial fibre. It is one of the most commonly used polyamides, and was first produced on February 28, 1935.
Nylon makes a silky material which was first used in toothbrushes. It is strong, hard and water resistant. It is used to make clothes. In fact, polyamides are most used for synthetic fibres in clothing. Nylon can also be used to make other materials, such as parachutes, ropes, string for tyres, carpets, fishing nets and cloth and socks.
Nylon was invented by Wallace Carothers at Du-Pont.
Gallery
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Nylon rope
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The heads of toothbrushes are often made of nylon
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A ball gown made of nylon
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Wallace Carothers
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Hydrogen bonding in Nylon 6,6 (in mauve).
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These worn out nylon stockings will be reprocessed and made into parachutes for army fliers c. 1942
Images for kids
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Close-up photograph of the knitted nylon fabric used in stockings
See also
In Spanish: Nailon para niños
