US4167614A
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Process of producing multi-oriented fibres and films of aliphatic polyamides
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-08
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Granted: 1979-09-11
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Expires: 1996-10-08
Abstract
Abstract Aliphatic polyamides prepared in the form of fibres or films having multioriented fibres and having a modulus of elasticity of at least 1000 kg/mm 2 .
Inventors
- 👤 Alberto Ciferri
- 👤 Domenico Acierno
- 👤 Giovanni C. Alfonso
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:23
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01F; D01F6/00; D01F6/58; D01F6/60; D01F1/00; D01F1/02; D01F1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A process for increasing the modulus of elasticity of aliphatic polyamide fiber and film, comprising the steps: a. forming an aliphatic polyamide-inorganic salt mixture, said inorganic salt being taken from the class consisting of alkaline metal salt and alkaline earth metal salt, said inorganic salt being present in an amount effective to reduce the melting temperature or crystallinity of the aliphatic polyamide; b. mechanically orienting the aliphatic polyamide-salt mixture while in substantially an amorphous state; and c. developing the crystallinity of the oriented aliphatic polyamide-salt mixture by heating, while under tension, at a temperature of at least 50° C. below the melting point of the polymer and for a time which is effective for increasing the modulus of elasticity to at least about 1000 kg/mm 2 .
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A process for increasing the modulus of elasticity of aliphatic polyamide fiber and film, comprising the steps: a. forming an aliphatic polyamide-inorganic salt mixture, said inorganic salt being taken from the class consisting of alkaline metal salt and alkaline earth metal salt, said inorganic salt being present in an amount effective to reduce the melting temperature or crystallinity of the aliphatic polyamide; b. mechanically orienting the aliphatic polyamide-salt mixture while in substantially an amorphous state; and c. developing the crystallinity of the oriented aliphatic polyamide-salt mixture by heating, while under tension, at a temperature of at least 50° C. below the melting point of the polymer and for a time which is effective for increasing the modulus of elasticity to at least about 1000 kg/mm 2 .
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein said polyamides are taken from the group consisting of nylon 4, nylon 6 and nylon 66.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein said inorganic salts are present in an amount ranging from 1% to 8% by weight of the polymer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein said inorganic salts are halides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A process according to claim 4 wherein said inorganic salt is lithium chloride or lithium bromide.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 4 wherein said inorganic salt is calcium chloride.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process according to claim 4 wherein said heating step is prolonged, e.g., 17 days.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process according to claim 4 wherein said inorganic salt is extracted from the polyamide to develop the crystallinity thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
Oriented fibers of aliphatic polyamide made in accordance with the process of claim 1.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
Oriented films of aliphatic polyamide made in accordance with the proces of claim 1.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
A process according to claim 1 further including the step of forming a biaxial film by subjecting the developed crystalline oriented aliphatic polyamide-salt mixture film to consecutive drafts along two perpendicular directions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein said formed aliphatic polyamide-inorganic salt mixture is heated to above the melting point of said polyamide to form a molten fluid prior to mechanically orienting said aliphatic polyamide-salt mixture.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein said aliphatic polyamide-inorganic salt mixture is formed as a solution prior to mechanically orienting said aliphatic polyamide-salt mixture.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
41 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein the step of mechanically orienting the aliphatic polyamide-salt mixture is done by extrusion and said further step of developing the crystallinity is carried out at an elevated temperature for a prolonged period of time.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
90 words
A process for preparing aliphatic polyamide having a modulus of elasticity of at least about 1,000 kg/mm 2 , comprising the steps of initially suppressing the crystalline structure of said aliphatic polyamide by the introduction of an effective crystalline retarding agent to said polyamide and thereafter developing the crystallinity of said polyamide by heating while maintaining the polyamide in tension for a period of time which is effective to sufficiently orient the crystalline structure formed and to yield a modulus of elasticity of at least about 1,000 kg/mm 2 .
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
90 words
A process for preparing aliphatic polyamide having a modulus of elasticity of at least about 1,000 kg/mm 2 , comprising the steps of initially suppressing the crystalline structure of said aliphatic polyamide by the introduction of an effective crystalline retarding agent to said polyamide and thereafter developing the crystallinity of said polyamide by heating while maintaining the polyamide in tension for a period of time which is effective to sufficiently orient the crystalline structure formed and to yield a modulus of elasticity of at least about 1,000 kg/mm 2 .
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