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Anecdotes for Chemistry Teachers: The Discovery of Nylon

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The background to the discovery, naming and production of Nylon.

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Northern Ireland
- A/AS level
  - CCEA Chemistry
    - Unit A2 2: Analytical, Transition Metals, Electrochemistry and Organic Nirtrogen Chemistry
      - 5.10 Polymer chemistry
        5.10.3 demonstrate understanding of the formation, structure and uses of the polyamide nylon;

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