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CONDENSATION POLYMERS
Nylon 66 was the first purely synthetic fibre.
• Synthesis is a step-growth process where condensation polymerisation occurs.
• The polyamide is
then processed by
melting & spinning
which orients the
fibres & forms
strong H-bonds.