Nylon: The History

             Ever since Nylon was developed it has replaced and changed several fiber products. Nylon is a widely used fiber. It can be a solid plastic or used as a thin fiber in clothing.
             Developed by Wallace Hume Carothers in 1934, Nylon was the world's first completely synthetic fiber. He discovered Nylon while in search for a synthetic fiber at the DuPont Experimental Station. Carothers committed suicide in 1937. His partner overtook the project and Nylon went into production in 1939 replacing silk.
             Sodium Hydride, Polyoxyethylene, and N-acetylcaprolactam make up Nylon (See procedure). Nylon plastic is used in lots of products but someone must supply it, that's where compounders get jobs. Plastic compounders make, cut and sell various types of plastics including Nylon (See enclosed Nylon 6 sample provided by Aclo Compounders). Nylon also employs people in the clothing business.
             There are many types of Nylon including Nylon 6, Nylon 6,6, Nylon 10, and Nylon 12. Nylon's names are developed by how many carbons there are in its monomer(s). Nylon 6,6 has a chemical formula of NH-(CH2)6-NH-CO-(CH2)4-CO and Nylon 10 has a chemical formula of (CH2)10-NH-CO.
             Nylon is mostly used as a fiber in carpets, nylons, tire cord, rope, etc. After Nylon was released it was quickly used solely in the war. After the war was over there was a large demand for Nylon.
             Nylon is an affordable substitute to silk and has an easier harvesting process. Nylon is low in bulk and weight. Nylon isn't all the comfortable and can get sticky in hot climates.
             Nylon is used in lots of everyday products. Ones that are obvious others that are hidden.
             ...

More Essays:

APA     MLA     Chicago
Nylon: The History. (1969, December 31). In MegaEssays.com. Retrieved 01:46, April 25, 2025, from https://www.megaessays.com/viewpaper/76887.html