Applied Spectroscopy · 1994 · 15 citations · 1 references
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Melamine and melamine cyanurate are often added to nylon to improve both the flame resistance and the mechanical properties of the resin. This is accomplished by extruding a mixture of nylon, melamine, and cyanuric acid. Cyanuric acid is converted to melamine cyanurate by reaction with melamine during the extrusion process. In the product the total additives are typically about 10% by weight.
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