Polymer, Vol.38, No.6, 1491-1493, 1997
Structure of Acrylic Fibers Prior to Cyclization
The phase structure and thermal transition of acrylic fibres have been investigated at several temperature increments from 22 to 200 degrees C. Two glass transition temperatures at 82 and 140 degrees C have been identified and corresponded to the structural transitions of the paracrystalline and amorphous regions, respectively. These experimental observations give strong evidence to support the ’limited two-phase’ model.
Keywords:AMORPHOUS POLYACRYLONITRILE;PAN FIBERS