Question
How is polyacrylonitrile (PAN) prepared? Give its uses.
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Answer
Acrylonitrile (monomer) on polymerization (addition polymerization) in the presence of peroxide initiator gives polyacrylonitrile.
Uses : Polyacrylonitrile resembles wool and is used as wool substitute and for making orlon or acrilan.
Uses : Polyacrylonitrile resembles wool and is used as wool substitute and for making orlon or acrilan.
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