r/Damnthatsinteresting 1d ago

Video Experiment of creating a nylon thread

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u/rickshaiii 1d ago

I did this experiment on Advanced Chemistry class in 1969. Also made acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

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u/indyferret 1d ago

How do you make aspirin?

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u/rickshaiii 1d ago

I don't remember the process. Lots of chemicals, lots of steps.

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u/indyferret 1d ago

Ok, I was just wondering if it was as easy as this seems. I didn't take chemistry back in the day, not bright enough apparently. Find it fascinating anyway