Product Description

This book describes the synthesis, structure and properties of the polyamide family known by the common term n–nylon. Both the chemistry and physics are combined, making it a unique contribution to literature in this field. After general chapters on thermodynamics, polycondensation and crystallinity, all nylons from n=1 to n=22 are discussed in detail and the book concludes with chapters discussing the similarities of different nylons and their technologically important properties.

Product Details

• Published on: 1997-06-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 622 pages

From the Back Cover
As the title suggests, this unique book describes the synthesis, structure and properties of the polyamide family known by the common term n–nylon. Each nylon from n=1 to n=22 is discussed in detail with descriptions of the preparation of monomers, various synthetic approaches to the polymerization, structure and crystallisation of polymers and both their fundamental properties and important technological properties. It treats the structure and properties from two perspectives, namely the effect of the aliphatic chain length between amide groups and the effects of the rigidity or flexibility of the main chain Whilst intended as a reference work for all polymer scientists, in academia and industry, working with nylons, polyamide and condensation polymers, n–Nylons will also be appreciated by post–graduate students of polymer science and engineering. Each self–contained chapter can be read individually and is extensively referenced.