Nanocomposite Nylons Offer Strength and RigidityNanocomposite Nylons Offer Strength and Rigidity

Nanocomposite nylons marketed by Foster Corp. (Dayville, CT; 860/774-3964) offer increased rigidity and stiffness over traditional nylons while maintaining the base polymer's ability to stretch and lengthen. Additionally, the material's transparency is not compromised. Nanocomposites are materials that incorporate particles less than 1 nm thick into a base polymer. The high length-to-thickness ratios of the particles result in low loadings, which help to maintain

June 1, 2001

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the nanocomposite materials' ability to elongate. The incorporation of particles measuring <1nm into nylon 12, for example, increases the nylon's flexural modulus by 65%, while maintaining its 135% elongation capabilities, according to the company. The enhanced rigidity provided by nanocomposites makes them well suited to tubing and film applications.

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