Polyamide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009099",
  "term": "Polyamide",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymer containing repeating amide (-CO-NH-) linkages along its main chain. These polymers are typically formed by the condensation polymerization of diamines and diacids, or by the ring-opening polymerization of lactams. Nylons are a prominent class of polyamides, known for their high strength and durability in fibers and engineering plastics.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "polyamide acid"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 1131. 'Glossary of class names of polymers based on chemical structure and molecular architecture (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 1148 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-01-30)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polyamide/"
}