Acrylonitrile, also known as vinyl cyanide, is a colorless volatile liquid used in the production of acrylic fibers and plastics. It is also used as a monomer in the production of nitrile rubber and other polymers.
When rubber is exposed to acrylonitrile, a swelling of the rubber can occur. This can lead to a loss of elasticity and strength, and an increase in brittleness. In extreme cases, the rubber may become completely degraded, resulting in cracking and tearing of the material. In addition, rubber can become brittle over time when exposed to acrylonitrile, leading to a reduction in its overall durability.
Fluorosilicone o-rings are a hybrid of silicone and FKM resulting in great jet fuel resistance with high and low temperature performance. Also widely used in semiconductor Ashing equipment with strong resistance to oxygen plasma, FVMQ fluorosilicone o-rings also feature excellent flexibility, compression resistance, aging and sunlight resistance, and overall wide range of basic chemical resistance.
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