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Method for producing para-aramid pulp

US5028372A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1989
Grant dateJul 2, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21H13/26
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for producing para-aramid pulp includes forming a liquid, actively-polymerizing solution and subjecting the solution to orienting flow which produces an optically anisotropic liquid solution with polymer chains oriented in the direction of the flow. When the solution has a viscosity sufficient to maintain the orientation of the polymer chains, the solution is incubated until it gels. The gel is cut transversely at intervals and para-aramid pulp is isolated from the gel. Para-aramid pulp produced by the process can be used similarly to pulp produced from spun fiber.

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