Uses of PTA
Fibres, PET bottles, film
Polyethylene terephthalate production
Polycondesation:
Terephthalate acid + glycol
—> PTA + H₂O
PET characteristics:
Heat and cold resistant, transparent, electrical qualities,
chemical and abrasion proof.
Nylon production
Hexanoic acid + 1,6 diaminohexane
—> 6,6 nylon polymer + H₂O
NYLON uses
Clothing, ropes, hard plastic, tires.
NYLON properties:
Durable and strong fibre