Nylon is the trade name of polyamide fiber, also known as nylon. The focused structure of nylon is closely related to the stretching and heat treatment of the spinning process. Polyamide molecules spun at normal spinning speeds are easy to crystallize, and crystallize during the spinning process. Due to the inconsistency of temperature inside and outside during cooling and forming, the skin layer of nylon generally has a higher degree of orientation and lower crystallinity, while the core layer has higher crystallinity and lower orientation. The main chains of macromolecules of different nylons are all connected by carbon atoms and nitrogen atoms. The number of atoms attached to carbon atoms and nitrogen atoms is very small, and there are no side groups, so the molecules are stretched flat and zigzag.
The main physical and chemical properties of nylon:
1. Form The longitudinal surface of nylon is straight and smooth, the cross section is round, and the nylon is alkali-resistant and acid-resistant. In inorganic acid, the amide bond on the nylon macromolecule will break;
2. Nylon has high strength, greater elongation, and excellent elasticity. Its breaking strength is about 42~56cN/tex, and its elongation at break is 25%~65%. Therefore, the abrasion resistance of nylon is particularly excellent. . It is an ideal material for making wear-resistant products, but the initial modulus of nylon is small, it is easy to deform, and its fabric is not stiff;
3. The hygroscopicity and dyeability of nylon is better among common synthetic fibers, and the moisture regain rate is about 4 or 5% under general atmospheric conditions; in addition, the dyeability of nylon is also good, and acid dyes, disperse dyes and Dyeing with other dyes;
4. Light resistance and heat resistance, etc.Because the end groups of nylon macromolecules are more sensitive to light and heat, the nylon becomes yellow and brittle. Therefore, the light resistance and heat resistance of nylon are poor, and it is not suitable to make outdoor fabrics. In addition, nylon Corrosion resistant, not afraid of mildew, not afraid of insects.