Sodium Polyacrylate

(C₃H₃NaO₂)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(sodium acrylate)

CAS: 9003-04-7

Übersicht

Sodium polyacrylate is a superabsorbent polymer that can absorb 300-800 times its weight in water. It is the key material in disposable diapers.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 3 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×3
3,2%
C
Carbon ×3
38,3%
O
Oxygen ×2
34,0%
Na
Sodium ×1
24,4%

Verwendung

  • • Disposable diaper absorbent
  • • Soil moisture retention
  • • Flood control sandbags
  • • Cable water blocking

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ A single diaper contains about 4-8 grams of this polymer, absorbing up to 800 times its weight

Eigenschaften

Typ
polymer
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
94,04 g/mol
Löslichkeit
absorbs water

Verwandte Verbindungen

Cellulose

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Epoxy Resin DGEBA

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Kevlar

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

Nylon-6,6

(C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ

Polyethylene

(C₂H₄)ₙ

Polylactic Acid

(C₃H₄O₂)ₙ

Polymethyl Methacrylate

(C₅H₈O₂)ₙ

Polyurethane

(C₃H₂NO)ₙ

Polycarbonate

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

Polyethylene Terephthalate

(C₁₀H₈O₄)ₙ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Polyacrylate?
Sodium Polyacrylate ((C₃H₃NaO₂)ₙ) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Poly(sodium acrylate).
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Polyacrylate?
Sodium Polyacrylate has a molar mass of 94.04 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Polyacrylate at room temperature?
Sodium Polyacrylate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Polyacrylate organic or inorganic?
Sodium Polyacrylate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Polyacrylate?
Sodium Polyacrylate ((C₃H₃NaO₂)ₙ) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na).