Chapter 21, Problem 123AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The reason corresponding to the fact that nylon- $46$ is stronger than nylon- $6$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The polymers (repeating structural units) are derived from the simple and reactive molecules, called as monomers. Depending upon the mode of polymerization, polymerization mainly occurs by addition and condensation polymerization reactions. Nylon-6 is a polymer of caprolactum having a chemical formula ${\left({\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{11}}\text{NO}\right)}_{\text{n}}$ which is formed by the ring opening polymerization and nylon-46 has a chemical formula of ${\left({\text{C}}_{\text{10}}{\text{H}}_{\text{18}}{\text{N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}\right)}_{\text{n}}$. They both are polyamide.

To determine: The reason corresponding to the fact that nylon-46 is stronger than nylon-6.