White Crystal Acrylamide – Essential Monomer for Producing Water Treatment Polymers
Acrylamide monomer serves as a fundamental building block in the manufacturing of polyacrylamide (PAM) and various copolymer products. It is a key water-soluble intermediate belonging to the olefin class of chemicals.
| Acrylamide Powder | ||
| Test Item | Techinical specification | |
| Appearance | white crystalline powder | |
| Content% | ≥98.0 | |
| Moisture | ≤1.0 | |
| Chromaticity(20% solution) | ≤15 | |
| Iron Content | ≤ 1✖10-4 | |
| Polymerization inhibitor content | ≤10 ppm | |
| Electrical conductivity( µs/cm) | ≤15 | |
| pH valve | 7-8 | |
| Water insoluble substance % | Trace | |
| Butanol insoluble substance% | Trace | |
Properties & Applications
Acrylamide monomer serves as a foundational building block for a range of functional polymers, capable of free-radical polymerization to yield both linear and cross-linked polyacrylamide. Its derivatives, such as cationic, anionic, and amphoteric variants, provide tailored reactivity and functionality for diverse polymerization needs. Within water treatment, these monomers enable the production of high-performance flocculants and sludge dewatering aids, crucial for purifying industrial effluent, municipal wastewater, and drinking water—with cationic types being especially effective for sludge conditioning. In papermaking, they function as critical additives, including wet-strength resins and retention aids, which bolster paper durability, improve filler retention, and optimize water reuse. For textile applications, acrylamide-based compounds are formulated into sizing agents, thickeners for printing, and fabric finishes, enhancing process efficiency and final product quality. Beyond these sectors, they also play vital roles as functional components in mineral processing, personal care products, adhesives, and various industrial specialties.
Advantages
The product is characterized by exceptional purity and minimal impurity levels, resulting in excellent polymerization performance suitable for a diverse array of polymerization applications.