In water treatment plants, they are used as flocculants to promote clumping of waste particles. In Enhanced Oil Recovery, they are used to increase the amount of crude extracted from oil fields. These applications are growing strongly, as demand for oil and clean water continues to rise.
Acrylamide polymers are also widely used in the production of paper, absorbent hygiene products, and in agricultural water management.
Acrylamide are used in: