Nicknames: cellulose nitrate, nitrocellulose, nitrocellulose, nitrocellulose, collodion gum, nitrocellulose
Chemical formula: (C6H7N3O11) n
CAS No.: 9004-70-0
Melting point: 160 to 170 ℃
Water solubility: insoluble
Appearance: White or slightly yellow cotton like
Physical and chemical properties:
Nitrocellulose is a white or slightly yellow fibrous polymer that is odorless, odorless, water resistant, acid resistant, alkali resistant, and resistant to various oils. Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents such as esters and acetone.
1. Commonly known as guncotton with high nitrogen content, it is used to manufacture smokeless gunpowder; Commonly known as rubber foam with low nitrogen content, it is used to manufacture spray paint, synthetic leather, film, plastic, etc.
2. Used for making stationery, daily necessities, instrument signs, etc.
3. Used for ink, leather, various nitro paints, rubber caps, typing wax paper, etc.
4. Used in the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturing of photographic film, photographic film, and leather.
Nitrocellulose is widely used as a binder for single base, double base, triple base, modified double base, and composite modified double base propellants. A viscosity regulator used for manufacturing propellants or casting mixed explosives. As a curing crosslinking agent, the main function is to crosslink uncured prepolymers to prevent plastic flow of propellants. Nitrocellulose with different ammonia contents has different names, solubility, and uses.
