Description
Book SynopsisThis 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.
Table of ContentsPartial table of contents:
INTRODUCTION AND GENERALITIES.
Nomenclature and Fundamental Structural Features.
A Little Thermodynamics.
SPECIFICS OF THE n-NYLONS.
N-Substituted 1-Nylons.
2-Nylons: Natural and Manufactured Structural Proteins.
3-Nylons.
The Higher Nylons: 13-Nylon to 22-Nylon.
MISCELLANEA.
N-Substituted and C-Substituted n-Nylons.
Miscibility of n-Nylons and Substituted n-Nylons.
Spectroscopic Identification of n-Nylons.
THE BACKBONE OF THE n-NYLON FAMILY: FROM STIFF AND EXTENDED TO FLEXIBLE AND FOLDABLE.
A Little Physics.
Some Effects of Main-Chain Flexibility.
Glossary.
Units and Some Conversion Factors.
Index.
