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nylon-6,6

polyamide 6-6

(PA66)

Properties

Glass transition temperature: 50oC.

Melting temperature: 255oC.

Amorphous density at 25oC: 1.07 g/cm3.

Crystalline density at 25oC: 1.24 g/cm3.

Molecular weight of repeat unit: 226.32 g/mol.

Typical physical properties

Repeat Unit


C12H22O2N2


PA66 repeat unit

Description

Nylon-6,6 (PA66) is semicrystalline polyamide commonly used in fiber applications such as carpeting, clothing, and tire cord. It is also used as an engineering material in bearings and gears due to its good abrasion resistance and self-lubricating properties.

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