PAM

polymer

PAM (polyacrylamide) is a synthetic polymer widely used in water treatment, soil conditioning, and industrial processes due to its excellent ability to form viscous solutions and act as a flocculant or thickening agent. It is valued in civil engineering, environmental remediation, and chemical processing applications where its high water-holding capacity and chain flexibility provide significant advantages over inorganic alternatives. PAM's suitability varies by application grade (hydrolyzed vs. non-hydrolyzed, molecular weight), making it a versatile choice for engineers addressing filtration, viscosity control, or soil stabilization challenges.

water treatment and flocculationsoil stabilization and erosion controlviscosity modifier in chemical processingenhanced oil recoverypaper and textile manufacturingenvironmental remediation

Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Compressive Strength(σc)
ksi
Elongation at Break(εf)
-
Hardness (Vickers)(HV)
HV
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS)
ksi
Young's Modulus(E)
ksi
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)
°F
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm)
°F
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax)
°F
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Refractive Index(n)
-
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.