Making nylon - the 'nylon rope trick'

Description

A solution of decanedioyl dichloride in cyclohexane is floated on an aqueous solutionof 1,6-diaminohexane. Nylon forms at the interface and can be pulled out as fast as it isproduced forming a long thread – the ‘nylon rope’.

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Type of Activity

demonstration

Audience

Teacher

Age Group

14 to 18 years

Subjects

Practical chemistry Exposition Three heteroatom bonds Polymerisation Types of polymerisation reactions Polymers

Making nylon - the 'nylon rope trick'

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This practical is part of our Chemistry for non-specialists collection.

LINKED RESOURCES

Chemistry for Non-Specialists: Course Book

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