In life, you may have heard or used products made from nylon, especially nylon bags you got from the market. In fact, nylon is a type of synthetic polymer created by fusing into fibers, films, or different shapes, and is widely used in multiple industries. Nylon does not have a single morphology, in fact there are even many different nylon polymers like nylon 6, nylon 6 6, nylon 4 6, nylon 6 9, nylon 6 10, nylon 6 12, nylon 11 and nylon 12. This article will focus on explaining nylon 6 10, its properties and applications of nylon 6 10 in life.
What is Nylon 6 10?
1. What is Nylon 6 10?
Nylon 6 10 is a type of nylon polymer made of two monomers. The reason behind the number 6 and number 10 in the name is because, in these two monomers, one contains six carbon atoms while the other contains ten carbon atoms. In this nylon 6 10 structure, the 10-carbon monomer is sebacoyl chloride (ClOC-(CH2)8-COCl), an acid chlorine with a -COCl group at each end, while the other monomer is a 6-carbon chain with an amine group -NH2 at each end. This is 1,6-diaminohexane (H2N-(CH2)6-NH2, also known as hexane-1,6-diamine).
When these two monomers polymerize, the amine group and the acid group combine, causing the hydro chlorine (HCl) molecules to be lost during the polymerization process and creating polymer nylon 6 10 with the formula (CO-CH2)8-CONH-(CH2)6-NH), as stated in the structure below:
n ClOC-(CH2)8-COCl + n H2N-(CH2)6 -NH2 -> (CO-(CH2)8-CONH-(CH2)6-NH) n
This process of creating nylon 6 10, including the loss of hydrogen chlorine molecules, is called condensation polymerization process. Nylon 6 10, like other nylon polymers, can be reinforced with glass beads, glass fibers or carbon fibers to improve mechanical performance and thermal performance.
Read more: Nylon 6: Definition, properties and common uses
2. Nylon 6 10 compared to other types of Nylon
Compared with the above seven nylon polymers, nylon 6 10 has its own advantages, suitable for use in different types of industries. The first advantage of nylon 6 10, compared to nylon 6 and nylon 6 12, is its low moisture absorption, allowing the intact nylon structure to be maintained in wet conditions. Because of this, nylon 6 10 is used to make toothbrush bristles.
Another feature of this polymer is its ability to retain its toughness under temperature changes better than nylon 6 and nylon 6 6. In addition, nylon 6 10 also has good resistance to diluted mineral acids or other chemicals.
3. Advantages and disadvantages of Nylon 6 10
Advantages
- Low moisture absorption
- Still maintaining original structure under temperature changes
- Good chemical resistance
Disadvantages
- Higher price compared to nylon 6 or nylon 6 6
4. Applications of Nylon 6 10
This polymer compound has many advantages for use in manufacturing industries. The first advantage, as mentioned above, is low moisture absorption - suitable for the production of bristles in toothbrushes. The second is that even if the temperature is suddenly increased or decreased, the nylon 6 10 polymer still retains its good structure. Because of this, the compound is widely used in the automotive industry, specifically used to make parts such as engine covers, air intakes and radiators. The fuel tank is also an automotive part made from nylon 6 10, as this polymer has good chemical resistance.
Some parts in cars such as radiators are made from Nylon 6 10
In addition to the automobile industry, the sports industry also uses this nylon to make parts such as racket frames and bicycle parts. The toughness and lightweight of nylon 6 10 make it the preferred material for the manufacture of these two types of equipment, helping to prolong the life of tools such as badminton or tennis rackets, or reducing the bicycle’s weight, helping athletes to reach the finish line quickly, or help cyclists to train more effectively.
There are parts in a bicycle are made from nylon 6 10
Nylon 6 10 polymer also has anti-wear and anti-friction ability, along with high mechanical ability, so it is used to make machine parts in heavy industry such as gears, bearings, gyros,... This polymer also has good electrical insulation, so it is used to make electrical connectors, connecting devices and insulators in the electronics manufacturing industry.
5. About Europlas Engineering Plastic Compound
At EuroPlas, the company provides polymer nylon solutions in two groups of products: Polyamide (PA6) and Polyamide-66 (PA66) glass fiber compound, and PA6-PA66 blend compound.
PA66, PA6 Glass fiber compound is a mixture of PA resin and glass fiber reinforced. It has great toughness, wear resistance, chemical resistance, high heat deflection temperature, and mechanical strength. Also, the material is stable, electrically insulated, and easy to mold. With PA6-PA66 blend compound, they are the combination of PA6, PA66 resin and elastomer. The most common applications of PA6, PA66 blend compounds are in the automobile and motorcycle industries. This material is frequently used in roller bearings, office equipment, carburetors, exhaust gas control valves, fuel tank lids, and other gear-related components.
Proud to be the world's largest filler masterbatch manufacturer, EuroPlas always offers materials solutions other than filler masterbatch such as bioplastic compound, plastic additives, engineering plastic compound, and bio fillers, therefore helping businesses improve profits and their competitive position in the market. Owning a team of seasoned experts, EuroPlas is ready to listen to the customers’ opinion, thereby offering the most suitable solution. Contact EuroPlas if you have questions, or if you have specific needs about your next project.