Difference between PA6 and PA66 in nylon family
Nylon, a revolutionary material, was born 80 years ago and was invented by Dr. Wallace Carothers of DuPont in 1935. It is the earliest synthetic fiber. Afterwards, DuPont led development of materials science and applied nylon as an engineering polymer, enabling it to achieve exponential development. Emergence of nylon has given a new look to textiles. Its synthesis is a major breakthrough in synthetic fiber industry and a very important milestone in polymer chemistry. Main varieties and representative companies of nylon family are shown in following table: Nylon category Typical characteristics Representative enterprise PA6 PA6 is a translucent or opaque milky white particle. It has characteristics of thermoplasticity, light weight, good toughness, chemical resistance and good durability. It is generally used in auto parts, mechanical parts, electronic and electrical products, engineering accessories and other products. BASF PA66 PA66 is formed by polycondensation of adipic...