AN Chemistry Abbreviation

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Acrylonitrile

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A monomer with the structure (CH2:CHCN). It is most useful in copolymers. Its copolymer with butadiene is nitrile rubber, and several copolymers with styrene exist that are tougher than polystyrene. It is also used as a synthetic fiber and as a chemical intermediate. or Acrylonitrile is used as an intermediate in the production of acrylic fibers as well as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and SAN resins, and as monomer for polyacrylonitrile.

Chemistry
Atomic Number

Integral number of protons in the nucleus; defines the identity of element.

Chemistry
Acetonitrile

Acetonitrile is the chemical compound with the formula CH3CN. This colourless liquid is the simplest organic nitrile. It is produced mainly as a byproduct of acrylonitrile manufacture. It is used as a polar aprotic solvent in organic synthesis and in the purification of butadiene.

Chemistry
Ammonium Nitrate
Chemistry

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