AGEFLOC 1050-AP is a high-molecular-weight anionic polyacrylamide (APAM) designed for high-efficiency solid–liquid separation, clarification, thickening, and dewatering. With optimized anionic charge density and extended polymer chain length, it provides excellent bridging flocculation performance for fine suspended solids. Because of its fast reaction speed, strong floc strength, and excellent adaptability, AGEFLOC 1050-AP is widely applied in mining and mineral processing, coal preparation, industrial wastewater treatment, sludge dewatering, metallurgy, chemical processing, and power plant ash handling.

1. Mining and Mineral Processing Industry

The largest and most important application field of AGEFLOC 1050-AP is mining and mineral beneficiation. During crushing, grinding, classification, and flotation, massive quantities of fine and ultrafine mineral particles are generated. These particles remain suspended for long periods, making natural sedimentation inefficient.

AGEFLOC 1050-AP is widely used in:

• Iron ore, copper, gold, and lead–zinc beneficiation

• Bauxite and alumina production

• Phosphate, potash, and rare earth processing

• Non-metallic minerals such as quartz sand and kaolin

In thickeners and clarifiers, AGEFLOC 1050-AP adsorbs onto the surfaces of fine mineral particles and forms large, compact flocs through polymer bridging, dramatically accelerating the settling rate. This results in:

• Clear overflow water

• High-concentration underflow slurry

• Increased thickener throughput

• Reduced water retention time

In tailings treatment, AGEFLOC 1050-AP is widely used in high-density and paste thickening systems, where it helps achieve higher tailings solid content, reduces tailings pond volume, and supports mine backfill operations. This not only improves safety but also significantly reduces environmental impact.

2. Coal Washing and Coal Slurry Water Treatment

Coal preparation plants generate large volumes of coal slime water containing ultrafine coal particles, clay, and ash. Without flocculation, these fine solids cause:

• High circulating water turbidity

• Loss of valuable fine coal

• Reduced washing efficiency

AGEFLOC 1050-AP is applied in:

• Primary and secondary coal thickeners

• Radial flow sedimentation tanks

• Coal slurry clarification systems

It rapidly aggregates fine coal particles into dense, fast-settling flocs, improving:

• Fine coal recovery rate

• Overflow water clarity

• Stability of circulating water systems

• Thickener processing capacity

As a result, coal washing plants achieve lower water consumption, reduced operating costs, and higher clean coal yield.

3. Industrial Wastewater Treatment

AGEFLOC 1050-AP is widely used in industrial wastewater treatment, particularly for wastewater with high levels of inorganic suspended solids or mineral particles. Typical application industries include:

• Steel and metallurgical wastewater

• Sand washing and stone processing wastewater

• Ceramic and glass manufacturing effluent

• Chemical production and pigment manufacturing wastewater

• Construction, tunneling, and foundation pit wastewater

In most applications, AGEFLOC 1050-AP is used as a coagulant aid after inorganic coagulants such as PAC, PFS, or aluminum sulfate. It enlarges micro-flocs into strong, visible flocs, significantly accelerating sedimentation and improving effluent clarity.

Key benefits include:

• Faster clarification

• Reduced sludge volume

• Lower coagulant dosage

• Improved water reuse rate

Treated effluent is often recycled back into production systems, helping enterprises reduce fresh water consumption and meet increasingly strict discharge standards.

4. Sludge Thickening and Mechanical Dewatering

AGEFLOC 1050-AP is also an efficient polymer for sludge thickening and mechanical dewatering. It is used in:

• Gravity sludge thickening tanks

• Belt filter presses

• Plate and frame filter presses

• Decanter centrifuges

The polymer enhances sludge floc formation and water release, resulting in:

• Higher sludge solid concentration

• Faster filtration speed

• Lower filtrate turbidity

• Increased filter cake dryness

Strong floc structure and excellent shear resistance make AGEFLOC 1050-AP particularly suitable for high-speed centrifugal dewatering, where weak flocs often break under mechanical stress. By improving dewatering performance, the polymer significantly reduces sludge transportation and disposal costs.

5. Metallurgical and Steel Industry Applications

In the metallurgical and steel industries, AGEFLOC 1050-AP is used to treat wastewater generated from:

• Steel rolling and continuous casting

• Pickling and acid washing lines

• Sintering and smelting operations

• Cooling circulation water systems

These wastewaters contain large quantities of iron oxide scale, metallic fines, suspended solids, and oil-containing particles. AGEFLOC 1050-AP effectively flocculates these fine particles, enabling rapid sedimentation and filtration. This not only ensures stable compliance with environmental discharge standards but also enables recovery of valuable metal fines, supporting internal material recycling.

6. Chemical and Process Industry Applications

AGEFLOC 1050-AP is widely applied as a solid–liquid separation aid in chemical processing industries, including:

• Calcium carbonate, kaolin, and talc production

• Titanium dioxide and pigment manufacturing

• Phosphate fertilizer and phosphoric acid plants

• Alumina, silica, and specialty chemical processing

It improves filtration efficiency, product purity, and process stability. Its good resistance to temperature, salinity, and pH fluctuations ensures reliable flocculation even under complex operating conditions.

7. Power Plant and Ash Handling Systems

In thermal and coal-fired power plants, AGEFLOC 1050-AP is extensively used in:

• Fly ash slurry clarification

• Bottom ash transport water treatment

• Flue gas desulfurization (FGD) wastewater

It accelerates the settling of fine ash particles, allowing clarified water to be reused in ash conveying and cooling systems. This reduces fresh water consumption, lowers wastewater discharge volumes, and improves overall water management efficiency in power plants.

8. Environmental and Municipal Engineering Support Applications

Although cationic polymers dominate municipal sludge treatment, AGEFLOC 1050-AP still plays an important role in:

• Primary sedimentation enhancement

• Sand and grit separation

• River dredging slurry clarification

• Landfill leachate pretreatment

It assists in rapidly removing suspended solids and improving the performance of downstream treatment processes.

Conclusion

AGEFLOC 1050-AP is a high-performance anionic polyacrylamide flocculant primarily used in mining and mineral processing, coal washing, industrial wastewater treatment, sludge thickening and dewatering, metallurgy, chemical processing, and power plant ash handling systems. With its excellent bridging capacity, fast settling performance, strong floc strength, and wide adaptability, it significantly improves solid–liquid separation efficiency, enhances water recycling, lowers sludge disposal costs, and supports environmental compliance. As a result, AGEFLOC 1050-AP is an essential and cost-effective chemical in modern industrial water treatment and resource recovery operations.