What are polyacrylamides (Pam)?

Polyacrylamides (PAM) are synthetic polymers available in both powder and liquid (emulsion) form (Needham & Doe, 1987; Chang, 1978; Donaldson et al., 1989). These polymers are manufactured in a variety of ways to yield a wide range of physical and chemical properties that make them candidates for many different oilfield applications.

What is nonionic polyacrylamide used for?

Nonionic polyacrylamide is suitable for separation of suspended solids in organic and inorganic mixtures, and the solution is acidic or neutral. Nonionic polyacrylamide can be used in textile sizing to improve the viscosity, permeability and desizing performance, make fabric with antistatic properties, and reduce sizing rate and machine damage.

What is cationic polyacrylamide used for?

Cationic polyacrylamide can also be used as an oil field chemical additive, such as clay anti swelling agent, thickening agent for oil acidification and paper making reinforcing agent. Nonionic polyacrylamide is suitable for separation of suspended solids in organic and inorganic mixtures, and the solution is acidic or neutral.

Can nonionic polyacrylamide be used as a sewage treatment agent?

Nonionic polyacrylamide can be used as a sewage treatment agent for acidic slurry, making the suspended particles flocculate and precipitate. * You have to Login or Register to download this file.

What is polyacrylamide used for?

Polyacrylamides are water-soluble synthetic linear polymers made of acrylamide or the combination of acrylamide and acrylic acid. Polyacrylamide finds applications in pulp and paper production, agriculture, food processing, mining, and as a flocculant in wastewater treatment.

Is cationic polyacrylamide suitable for suspending materials with negative charge?

Cationic polyacrylamide is suitable for suspending materials with negative charge and organic matter.