PROPERTIES

Nylon is a very useful synthetic material with a wide range of applications. Here are some of its key properties:

Lustrous: Nylon can be very lustrous, semi-lustrous, or dull, depending on its desired use.
Elastic: Nylon is elastic because when it is above its melting temperatures, it is an amorphous solid or viscous fluid in which the chains approximate random coils.
Very Strong: Nylon has high tensile strength and durability, making it suitable for applications that require the material to survive impacts.
Damage Resistant to Oil and Many Chemicals: The strong bonds containing two very strong chemicals make nylon resistant to most chemicals.
Resilient: Nylon may have thin fibers, but it is strong and can withstand years of wear.
Does Not Absorb Water: Nylons are hygroscopic and absorb or desorb moisture as a function of ambient humidity.
High resistance to wear, heat, and chemicals: When cold-drawn, it is tough, elastic, and strong.