Caprolactam
Most used in the production of caprolactam polycaprolactam, which is about 90% for the production of synthetic fiber, namely card drugs, 10% used as plastics, used in the manufacture of gears, bearings, pipe, medical equipment and electrical and insulation materials, etc. Also used in coatings, plastic agent and a small amount of land used for synthesis of lysine, etc.
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Physical state
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Solid. Crystalline or flakes.
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Colour
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White.
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Melting point/freezing point
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69.3 °C.
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Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range
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270.8 °C. Atm. press.:1 013.25 hPa.
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Flash point
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-32°C(lit.)
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Auto-ignition temperature
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395 °C. Atm. press.:1 013 mBar.
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Solubility
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In water: 866.899 g/L. Temperature:22 °C.
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Partition coefficient n-octanol/water
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log Pow = 0.12. Temperature:25 °C.
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Vapour pressure
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0.001 hPa. Temperature:20 °C. Remarks:Calculated.
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Density and/or relative density
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1.105. Temperature:20 °C.
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Uses:
- Nylon Production: Essential for manufacturing nylon 6, used in textiles, automotive parts, and engineering plastics.
- Coatings and Adhesives: Provides adhesion, chemical resistance, and film-forming properties.
- Fertilizers: Used as a nitrogen source in certain fertilizers.
- Solvents: Employed in paints, inks, and industrial cleaning agents.
- Pharmaceuticals: Serves as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis.
Characteristics:
- High Melting Point: Contributes to the thermal stability of nylon 6.
- Excellent Mechanical Properties: Nylon 6 exhibits high tensile strength and toughness.
- Chemical Stability: Ensures durability and longevity in nylon 6-based products.
- Versatile Processing: Compatible with injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding.
- Sustainability: Caprolactam derived from renewable sources promotes eco-friendly solutions.
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