The polymer used as a substitute for wool is |
Polyether Polyacrylonitrile Polyester Teflon |
Polyacrylonitrile |
The addition polymerization of acrylonitrile in presence of a peroxide catalyst leads to the formation of polyacrylonitrile. Polyacrylonitrile is used as a substitute for wool in making commercial fibers as orlon or acrilan. |