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Nylon

Nylon. Dr. Wallace. McKenna Taylor. When was it developed?. Nylon was developed on February 28, 1935 by Dr. Wallace Carothers & his colleagues. How was nylon developed?. Nylon is made from two chemical compounds, Hexamethylenediamine and Adipic Acid. Each substance contains 6 carbons.

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Nylon

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  1. Nylon Dr. Wallace McKenna Taylor

  2. When was it developed? • Nylon was developed on February 28, 1935 by Dr. Wallace Carothers & his colleagues.

  3. How was nylon developed? • Nylon is made from two chemical compounds, Hexamethylenediamine and Adipic Acid. • Each substance contains 6 carbons. • The two compounds are combined to form Nylon salt. • The nylon salt is heated and water is removed and the small molecules combine to form large molecules. This is called Polymerization.

  4. How is Nylon used everyday? • Nylon is used for the following: • Carpets • Clothing • Luggage bags • Automobile parts

  5. More info and facts about nylon. • Nylon is not just a plastic, it also can be made into fabrics and clothing • Its melting point is 374 degrees F.

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