Nitrile Occurrence and Uses
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One of the most common occurrences of nitriles is in Nitrile rubber. Nitrile rubber is a synthetic copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene. This form of rubber is highly resistant to chemicals and is used to make protective gloves, hoses and seals.
Contributors
Prof. Steven Farmer (Sonoma State University)