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What is the difference between two notations : nylon - 6 and nylon - 66 ?

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To understand the difference between nylon-6 and nylon-6,6, we need to analyze the structure and composition of each polymer. ### Step 1: Understanding Nylon-6 Nylon-6 is a synthetic polymer made from a single type of monomer called caprolactam. - **Monomer Composition**: Caprolactam has a molecular structure that contains 6 carbon atoms (C6). - **Formation**: When caprolactam undergoes polymerization, it forms a long chain of repeating units, resulting in nylon-6. ...
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