Polyacrylonitrile

(C₃H₃N)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(1-cyanoethylene)

CAS: 25014-41-9

Aperçu

Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) is the primary precursor for carbon fiber production, accounting for about 90% of all carbon fiber made.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 3 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070

Composition élémentaire

H
Hydrogen ×3
5,7%
C
Carbon ×3
67,9%
N
Nitrogen ×1
26,4%

Usages

  • • Carbon fiber precursor
  • • Textile fiber (acrylic)
  • • Filtration membrane

Le saviez-vous

  • ✦ About 90% of all carbon fiber in the world starts as polyacrylonitrile

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Releases HCN on combustion

Propriétés

Type
polymer
État
solid
Masse molaire
53,06 g/mol
Densité
1,1840 g/cm³
Point de fusion
300,0 °C
Solubilité
insoluble

Composés associés

Cellulose

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Epoxy Resin DGEBA

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Kevlar

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

Nylon-6,6

(C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ

Sodium Polyacrylate

(C₃H₃NaO₂)ₙ

Polyethylene

(C₂H₄)ₙ

Polylactic Acid

(C₃H₄O₂)ₙ

Polymethyl Methacrylate

(C₅H₈O₂)ₙ

Polyurethane

(C₃H₂NO)ₙ

Polycarbonate

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polyacrylonitrile?
Polyacrylonitrile ((C₃H₃N)ₙ) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Poly(1-cyanoethylene).
What is the molecular weight of Polyacrylonitrile?
Polyacrylonitrile has a molar mass of 53.06 g/mol.
What state is Polyacrylonitrile at room temperature?
Polyacrylonitrile is a solid at room temperature.
Is Polyacrylonitrile organic or inorganic?
Polyacrylonitrile is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Polyacrylonitrile?
Polyacrylonitrile ((C₃H₃N)ₙ) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N).