Physical properties of polyacrylonitrile fibres treated with organotin compounds

Daniel Cohen*, Gad Marom, Albert Zilkha

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Abstract

A study was made of the effect of the polymerization of the nitrile groups of polyacrylonitrile by organotin compounds on the coloration and on the physical properties of PAN fibres. It is shown that, by controlling reaction parameters such as concentrations, temperature, solvent and type of organotin compound, it is possible to control the coloration of the fibres. Application of this reaction to the fibres results in an increase in their elongation at break with retention of the original modulus and ultimate strength; also, their thermal stability is enhanced.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)795-800
Number of pages6
JournalEuropean Polymer Journal
Volume12
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 1976

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