Another Movie of Synthesis of Nylon (6,6): Nylon Rope
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Narrative
A solution of adipoyl chloride in cyclohexane is poured on top of an aqueous solution of 1,6-diaminohexane in a beaker. Nylon (6,6) polyamide is formed at the interface of the two immiscible liquids and is carefully drawn from the solution and wound on a cylinder.