It is a material, specifically a synthetic type polymer, which is found within the group of polyamides (PA). Nylon is a fiber that is made through the polycondensation of a diamine in conjunction with a diacid and the number of carbon molecules that is found in the chains between the acid and the amine will be indicated after the initials of the polyamide An example of this is the so-called nylon 6.6, for this reason it can be said that said compound is the result of the union between hexamethylenediamine and hexanedioic acid.
The main characteristics of this material is its high ability to slide, in addition to withstanding the action of quite corrosive chemicals, without neglecting its high durability, resistance and ability to be molded by the action of high temperatures, the latter due to which is due to a thermoplastic polymer. Some of the most widely used nylon varieties in the world are Nylatron-6, Nylon-6, Amidan-6, Tecamid-6, Ertalon-6SA, the number found at the end of each denomination being the number of CH units that are located between the monomer and the reactive ends.
This material is capable of presenting itself in very variable forms, however, there are two main ones with which nylon is commonly known, these are the fiber form and its rigid form, the latter being widely used in what are the elaboration of transmission segments such as wheels, parts for certain household appliances, screws, tools, spare parts for all types of machinery and even for the production of kitchen utensils. Regarding its fiber form, it is used to a great extent in the fabric industry, because in this way it is very easy to transform it into yarn, some elements derived from nylon fibers they are some kinds of socks, ropes, etc.
As mentioned above, there are several types of nylon that exist, however currently those that stand out are Nylon 6.6 and Nylon 6. The first is obtained from the polycondensation of hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid, while nylon 6 is the result of cavity polymerization of caprolactone.
