What is anionic polyacrylamide (Apam)?

Anionic polyacrylamide (APAM) is its negative charge, which makes it highly effective in a wide range of applications. Anionic polyacrylamide (APAM) is highly water-soluble, which means that it can be easily dissolved in water and other aqueous solutions. This makes it easy to use in various applications, such as in the treatment of wastewater.

What are anionic polyacrylamides?

Anionic polyacrylamides (PAMs) are a class of synthetic water-soluble polymers (composed of long chains of acrylamide monomer) used as flocculants. They are available in dry powder form, liquid emulsion, and gelatinous blocks.

What is the difference between anionic acrylamide copolymer retention aids and strength agents?

Anionic acrylamide copolymer retention aids typically have molecular masses in the range of 5 to 20 million grams per mole. The strength agents typically have molecular masses in the hundreds of thousands. Another difference is in the form delivered to the mill.

What is the molecular mass of acrylamide?

Negatively charged copolymers of acrylamide are widely used as retention aids and dry-strength resins. However, different molecular mass ranges are used for these two roles. Anionic acrylamide copolymer retention aids typically have molecular masses in the range of 5 to 20 million grams per mole.