Nylon is a synthetic thermoplastic polymer from the polyamide family, characterized by strong C-N backbone chains that provide excellent mechanical strength and toughness combined with good flexibility. It is widely used in automotive components (fuel tanks, air intake manifolds, bearing cages), consumer goods (textiles, sports equipment, luggage), industrial machinery (gears, bushings, connectors), and electrical housings where engineers value its combination of durability, low friction, and ease of processing. Nylon is chosen over metals in weight-sensitive applications and over other polymers when impact resistance and wear resistance are critical, though its moisture absorption and moderate thermal stability require careful consideration in humid or high-temperature environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compressive Strength(σc) | 6.853 | ksi | — | ||
Elongation at Break(εf) | 78.16 | - | — | ||
Flexural Strength (MOR)(σf) | 7.156 | ksi | — | ||
Hardness (Vickers)(HV) | 178.5 | HV | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 13.73 | ksi | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 354.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | 162.2 | °F | — | ||
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | 430.5 | °F | — | ||
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | 717.4 | °F | — | ||
Thermal Conductivity(k) | 0.4051 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Refractive Index(n) | 1.255 | - | — |