| Quantity | Discount (%) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 4 | — | $145.04 |
| 5 - 9 KG | 28.57 % | $103.60 |
| 10 - 50 KG | 42.86 % | $82.88 |
| 51 - 99 KG | 35.71 % | $93.24 |
| 100 - 499 KG | 50 % | $72.52 |
| 500 - 999 KG | 53.57 % | $67.34 |
| 1,000+ KG | 57.14 % | $62.16 |
| Boiling Point | 300 °C |
| Flash Point | 300 °C |
| Physical Form | Solid |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMF, DMSO, and N,N-dimethylacetamide; insoluble in water |
| CAS Number | 25014-41-9 |
| Chemical Formula | (C₃H₃N)ₙ |
| 7855 |
Polyacrylonitrile is a synthetic polymer built from repeating acrylonitrile monomer units that link together into long, rigid chains. This chain structure gives the material a distinctive combination of high tensile strength, strong resistance to chemical attack, and stability under elevated temperatures. It is supplied as a solid and does not dissolve in water, but it readily dissolves in polar aprotic solvents such as DMF, DMSO, and N,N-dimethylacetamide, which is how it is typically processed into fibers and films.
The largest single use of polyacrylonitrile is in fiber manufacturing, where it is spun into acrylic fiber prized for being soft to the touch, hard-wearing, and resistant to chemical exposure and outdoor weathering. These fibers end up in apparel, upholstery fabric, carpets, and heavy-duty industrial textiles.
Polyacrylonitrile also functions as the key precursor for manufacturing carbon fiber: the polymer is spun into fiber form and then further processed to yield the high-strength carbon fiber used in aerospace components, automotive parts, and construction reinforcement. Its film- and membrane-forming characteristics also make it useful in filtration systems, including membranes for water treatment, chemical processing separations, and gas separation equipment.
