Wide range of downstream applications drive rapid development of acrylonitrile industry

Acrylonitrile, also known as cyanoethylene, is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor, flammable, highly toxic, slightly soluble in water, and easily soluble in general organic solvents such as ether and ethanol. The melting point of acrylonitrile is -82°C and the boiling point is 77.3°C. Its vapor and air can form an explosive mixture. It is dangerous to explode when exposed to high temperatures and open flames. It can react violently with strong acids, strong bases, oxidants, amines, etc. Mainly Prepared by propylene ammonia-oxidation method.

Acrylonitrile is widely used as an important raw material for the production of synthetic fibers, synthetic resins, synthetic rubber, water-resistant agents, adhesives, new catalysts, grain fumigants, carbon fibers, dyes, acrylamide, etc. It is used in clothing, automobiles, home appliances, organic Various fields such as synthesis, medicine, agriculture, etc.

According to the “China Acrylonitrile Market Feasibility Research Report 2023-2027” released by the Industrial Research Center, my country’s acrylonitrile market will be The production capacity reached 3.83 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 31%. In 2022, my country’s acrylonitrile production will be 2.94 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 13%. my country’s acrylonitrile production capacity has grown rapidly, which is the main driving force for the growth of the world’s acrylonitrile production capacity. The substantial increase in production capacity has led to an increase in output.

Shanghai Secco, Sierbon Petrochemical, Zhejiang Petrochemical, Jilin Petrochemical, Anqing Petrochemical Acrylic Fiber, Shandong Korul, Haijiang Chemical, Fushun Petrochemical, Daqing Petrochemical, and Daqing Refining and Chemical are the leading acrylonitrile manufacturers in my country, mainly distributed in Northeast and East China area. Among them, Shanghai Secco, Sierbon Petrochemical, Zhejiang Petrochemical, and Jilin Petrochemical are the top four companies in my country’s acrylonitrile production capacity, with a total production capacity of 2.29 million tons, accounting for 60% of the country’s total production capacity. In addition, since 2022, new units of Liaoning Jinfa, Sierbon, Jilin Petrochemical, Lihuayi, CNOOC Dongfang Petrochemical and other companies have been put into operation, and acrylonitrile production capacity is expected to further grow.

my country’s acrylonitrile production is sufficient and the supply is good, driving the active development of the downstream application market. Domestic acrylonitrile is mainly used in ABS resin, acrylamide and polyacrylamide, acrylic fiber, nitrile latex, polyether, nitrile rubber and other fields. Among them, ABS resin, acrylamide and polyacrylamide, and acrylic fiber are the largest applications in acrylonitrile consumption, accounting for nearly 75% in total.

Industry analysts said that in recent years, with the continuous progress of science and technology, in addition to traditional application fields, the country is also actively promoting acrylonitrile The development of emerging application scenarios. As one of the important applications of acrylonitrile, carbon fiber is a new material that is currently focused on research and development and production in my country. It started late in our country, and the research and development level is still far from the international developed level. With the favorable policies such as the “14th Five-Year Plan”, carbon fiber The rising demand will bring new momentum to the development of acrylonitrile. In addition, research on the application of acrylonitrile in the fields of wastewater treatment, new catalysts, energy conservation and emission reduction is also continuing. Overall, the acrylonitrile market is developing positively.