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By Grace Hart

Nylon. By Grace Hart. Who discovered it?. Wallace Carothers discovered Nylon in 1935. . When was it discovered?. Nylon was discovered February 28 th , 1935. . How was it made?.

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By Grace Hart

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  1. Nylon By Grace Hart

  2. Who discovered it? • Wallace Carothers discovered Nylon in 1935.

  3. When was it discovered? • Nylon was discovered February 28th, 1935.

  4. How was it made? • Wallace Carothers produced a half-ounce of polymer from hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid, which created polyamide 6-6, the substance that would come to be known as Nylon.

  5. What are it’s uses? • Nylon is a high strength fibre. It is used for making fishing nets, ropes, parachutes and type cords. • It is used for making fabrics in textile industry. • Crinkled nylon fibers are used for making elastic hosiery. • Nylon is widely used as plastic for making machine parts.

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  7. Interesting Fact • Yoga pants are partially made from nylon.

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