On the other hand, nylon 6 is easy to dye, more readily fades; it has a higher impact resistance, a more rapid moisture absorption, greater elasticity and elastic recovery.
Benefit to society
1. Durable and stronger
Nylon ropes are stronger and durable than ropes made from natural fiber, which explains why Nylon continues to gain immense popularity. Nylon has more uses than polyester, and is better for industrial use.
2. Flexibility and shock absorber
Nylon is more efficient for industrial jobs where the material experience rapid or repeat stress. Nylon is malleable, and is commonly used for shock jobs since it stretches when force is exerted suddenly. This makes it advantageous since the stretching does not interfere with durability. Nylon is popular applied for industrial use since it has great shock absorption and is unaffected by changes in temperature, also it is elastic and has great abrasion resistance. However, high stretching may cause internal abrasion, leading to tear.
3. Impervious to sunlight
Nylon is unaffected by sunlight, which make it preferable than ropes made from fiber. Nylon will withstand sunlight damage for short period of time. It also can withstand destruction from chemicals over short time.
4. Resistant to water
Nylon is suited for temporary mooring and towing because it is impervious to water, alkalis, dilute acids and petroleum products, etc. Additionally, nylon rope is a great anchor warp since it sinks, and won’t float the anchor.
5. Wind proof
It is shiny, lightweight, windproof and has an incredibly strong material. Â Alcohol, solvents and oils do no affect the quality of nylon.
Although it is incredibly strong nylon is vulnerable to internal abrasion when subjected to intense stretching or under pressure.
Hazard that Nylon poses to our society
Nylon doesn’t pose many hazards to our society, but Electrostatic discharge and fire could be dangerous that is created by Nylon product. Electrostatic discharge is caused by fraction. When people touch a product of Nylon, it is easy to get shock by Electrostatic discharge. Nylon is flammable, when a product of Nylon gets fire, it will burn very fast.
Summary:
Nylon is easy to make, it has many good physical and chemical properties. When the Nylon formed, the reaction won’t have many waste products. In conclusion, those things make nylon be a very useful and beneficial chemical in our society.
Source citation
1. US Patent 2,130,523 'Linear polyamides suitable for spinning into strong pliable fibers', U.S. Patent 2,130,947 'Damien dicarboxylic acid salt' and U.S. Patent 2,130,948 'Synthetic fibers', all issued September 20, 1938
2. Typical physical characteristics of nylon at "Basics of Design Engineering"
3. Millimeter-wave, terahertz, and mid-infrared transmission through common clothing Appl. Phys. Lett. 85, 519 (2004); doi:10.1063/1.1771814
