What is polyacrylamide (PAM)?

Interested in this product? Polyacrylamide (PAM) is a water-soluble polymer made up of acrylamide subunits. It has a unique effect to increase the viscosity of water or promote the flocculation of particles present in water, it can also reduce the frictional resistance between the liquid.

Is polyacrylamide an anti-erosion additive?

Kay-Shoemake, Jeanine L., et al. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 30.13 (1998): 1647-1654. High molecular weight linear polyacrylamide (PAM) with anionic charge is added to agricultural soils as an anti-erosion additive.

Why is polyacrylamide added to agricultural soils as an anti-erosion additive?

High molecular weight linear polyacrylamide (PAM) with anionic charge is added to agricultural soils as an anti-erosion additive. Studies have shown that soil microorganisms are able to utilize PAM as a nitrogen source and that inorganic nitrogen pools are altered in some soils treated with PAM.

What is polyacrylamide based on?

Yang, Tsung-Hua. Recent Patents on Materials Science 1.1 (2008): 29-40. Polyacrylamide, a synthetic polymer derived from acrylamide monomer, was first introduced as a support matrix for electrophoresis.

What are the different types of polyacrylamide?

Polyacrylamide comes in various forms such as granular, liquid oil emulsion, tablet, and block forms. Dry polyacrylamide is easier to store, transport, and meter into head ditches and they also have a longer shelf life than liquid forms. However, liquid forms require less agitation to dissolve.

What is anionic polyacrylamide?

Anionic polyacrylamide is suitable for higher density, inorganic suspension substance with positive charge and is neutral or basic, with thick suspension particles of 1mm-10mm. Polyacrylamide comes in various forms such as granular, liquid oil emulsion, tablet, and block forms.