Sanford - Polyacrylamide (PAM)

Polyacrylamide (“PAM”) is a water-soluble polymer formed from acrylamide (a compound with the molecular formula C3H5NO) subunits. PAM is most often used to increase the viscosity of water (creating a thicker solution) or to encourage flocculation of particles present in water. PAM is a synthetic chemical that can be tailored to fit a broad range of applications.One of the largest uses for PAM is to flocculate or coagulate solids in a liquid, such as in the wastewater treatment industry. PAM can be applied to various types of water treatment .