1. High Molecular Weight: Polyacrylamide has a high molecular weight, typically ranging from several million to tens of millions.
2. Water Solubility: Polyacrylamide is highly water-soluble and can form a viscous solution even at low concentrations.
3. Charge Characteristics: Polyacrylamide can be anionic, cationic, or nonionic, depending on the functional groups attached to its molecular backbone. Anionic polyacrylamide carries a negative charge, cationic polyacrylamide carries a positive charge, and nonionic polyacrylamide is uncharged.
4. Flocculating Properties: Polyacrylamide can effectively flocculate suspended particles in water, forming larger flocs that are easier to settle or filter.
5. Stability: Polyacrylamide is stable over a wide range of pH values and temperatures.
6. Compatibility: Polyacrylamide is compatible with other chemicals commonly used in industrial processes.
Polyacrylamide is widely used as a thickening agent, adhesive, high water-absorbing agent, soil conditioner, filter aid, flocculant, crosslinking agent, and oil extraction agent. One of its largest uses is in wastewater treatment. Another common application is in oil extraction and recovery. If you have any questions related to water treatment or polyacrylamide, feel free to contact us. China Jinmai will provide you with satisfactory solutions.
