Definitions
- Referring to a highly flammable substance used in the production of explosives. - Describing a type of cellulose nitrate that is soluble in a mixture of alcohol and ether. - Talking about a material used in the manufacture of photographic film, lacquers, and plastics.
- Referring to a highly flammable compound made by nitrating cellulose with nitric acid and sulfuric acid. - Describing a type of cellulose nitrate used in the production of explosives, lacquers, and plastics. - Talking about a material used in the manufacture of photographic film and as a component in some types of ink.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are highly flammable compounds.
- 2Both are derived from cellulose.
- 3Both are used in the production of explosives, lacquers, and plastics.
- 4Both are used in the manufacture of photographic film.
What is the difference?
- 1Solubility: Pyroxylin is soluble in a mixture of alcohol and ether, while nitrocellulose is not.
- 2Production: Pyroxylin is produced by treating cellulose with a mixture of nitric and sulfuric acids, while nitrocellulose is produced by nitrating cellulose with nitric acid and sulfuric acid.
- 3Usage: Pyroxylin is primarily used in the manufacture of photographic film, while nitrocellulose is used in a wider range of applications, including explosives, lacquers, and plastics.
- 4Properties: Pyroxylin is more soluble and less stable than nitrocellulose, making it more prone to decomposition and combustion.
Remember this!
Pyroxylin and nitrocellulose are both highly flammable compounds derived from cellulose and used in the production of explosives, lacquers, and plastics. However, pyroxylin is more soluble and less stable than nitrocellulose, making it more prone to decomposition and combustion. Additionally, pyroxylin is primarily used in the manufacture of photographic film, while nitrocellulose has a wider range of applications.
