NINGBO INNO PHARMCHEM CO.,LTD. specializes in chemical solutions that are vital for water purification, with polyacrylamide (PAM) being a leading product. Understanding the science behind how PAM works is key to appreciating its importance in treating everything from industrial wastewater to drinking water sources. At its core, PAM is a powerful flocculant, leveraging the principles of flocculation to clean water.

Flocculation is a process where small suspended particles in water, which are often too small and too slow to settle on their own, are encouraged to clump together into larger, heavier aggregates called flocs. These flocs can then be easily removed from the water through sedimentation, filtration, or flotation. Tiny particles in water often carry similar electrical charges, causing them to repel each other. A flocculant, like polyacrylamide, works by neutralizing these charges and providing a physical matrix for the particles to adhere to.

As a water treatment chemical flocculant, polyacrylamide's effectiveness stems from its long, chain-like molecular structure. Depending on whether it's anionic, cationic, or non-ionic, PAM interacts differently with suspended particles. For instance, cationic PAM has positively charged groups that readily bind to negatively charged particles commonly found in wastewater, neutralizing their charge and allowing them to aggregate. Anionic PAM, with its negative charges, can bridge between particles, especially in the presence of multivalent cations. This bridging action, combined with charge neutralization, forms robust flocs.

The application of PAM in oilfield sewage treatment is a prime example of its efficacy. Here, it efficiently clumps together oil droplets, suspended solids, and emulsified contaminants. Similarly, in industrial water treatment, it aids in the removal of fines from mining operations or impurities from papermaking processes. The ability to tailor PAM's properties, such as molecular weight and charge density, allows for optimized performance across a wide range of water chemistries and contaminant types.

NINGBO INNO PHARMCHEM CO.,LTD. is dedicated to providing high-quality polyacrylamide products that are essential for maintaining water quality and supporting industrial processes. By harnessing the power of flocculation science, our polyacrylamide solutions contribute significantly to cleaner water and more efficient industrial operations.