ACUMER 3100 is a superior phosphate and zinc stabilizer in stressed cooling water systems and an excellent iron and sludge dispersant in boilers.
Acumer 3100 is Phosphate and zinc stabilizer for anti-scale / anti-corrosion water treatment formulations.
ACUMER 3100 also demonstrates excellent efficiency in the presence of soluble iron where acrylic polymers fail.
Excellent dispersant for iron oxides.
# NSF-60 for potable water.
Scale Control / Inhibition: Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Phosphate / Phosphonate, Iron Oxide Dispersion
Uses:
Industrial water treatment
Benefits:
Excellent scale inhibition for a variety of applications, including cooling circuits, boilers, and RO units.
Scale Control / Inhibition: Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Phosphate / Phosphonate, Iron Oxide Dispersion
Application: Boilers, Cooling Water, Membranes
Phosphorus Free: Yes
Potable Approval: Yes
ACUMER 3100 terpolymer contains three functional groups: strong acid (sulfonate), weak acid (carboxylate), and a nonionic that provide optimal dispersancy for most particles under
a broad range of operating conditions:
• ACUMER 3100 carboxylate groups are most strongly attracted to particle surfaces, allowing strong dispersant absorption onto particles.
• ACUMER 3100 sulfonate groups are only weakly attracted to the particle surface and retain some residual negative charge to provide repulsion, preventing particles from
aggregating into larger particles that can settle and deposit on tube surfaces and low-flow areas.
• ACUMER 3100 nonionic groups enhance dispersancy by providing steric repulsion between particles.
Dispersancy
Performance
ACUMER™ 3100 polymer is an excellent dispersant, especially for dispersing both dried and hydrated iron oxide, hydroxyapatite, and calcium carbonate. It is also an excellent
stabilizer for corrosion inhibitors such as phosphate, phosphonates, and zinc.
Suggested
Applications
• Dispersant and stabilizer that can be used in cooling water programs ACUMER 3100 terpolymer excels in harsh cooling water conditions, such as extremely
high or low Ryznar Indexes, high iron concentrations, high levels of zinc or phosphate added as treatment to the system. ACUMER 3100 is particularly recommended in
advanced all-organic programs. The product can maintain excellent heat transfer through its exceptional dispersancy and, in addition, will help corrosion inhibition by controlling film
formation of the organic corrosion inhibitors onto metal surfaces.
• Control of boiler sludge
ACUMER 3100 terpolymer is the product of choice for boiler water treatment formulations as it provides unsurpassed control of boiler sludge. The polymer makes it possible to
easily transport iron with calcium and phosphate-containing sludges for removal during blowdown. Superior iron oxide dispersant ACUMER 3100 is particularly recommended to
control hydrated iron oxide in condensate return line.
Thermal/Hydrolytic
Stability
ACUMER™ 3100 terpolymer is highly resistant to breakdown in aqueous solution under conditions of high temperature, pressure, and pH. As a safety measure, ACUMER 3100 is
not recommended for boilers operating at pressure greater than 900 psig. ACUMER 3100 is very resistant to hydrolysis as well. The product does not lose its
performance capability after storage at pH 13.5 for 6 months at ambient temperature. Approval ACUMER™ 3100 is TUV approved for use in boilers under the reference: 06-KG-66
Iron Oxide Dispersant Terpolymer stabilizer and dispersant for water treatment
Description
ACUMER 3100 is a superior phosphate and zinc stabilizer in stressed cooling water systems and an excellent iron and sludge dispersant in boilers.
Used in Water Treatment
Cooling Water
Boilers
industrial reverse osmosis membrane anti-scalant
Advantages
Use avoids potential fouling situations and maintains maximum heat transfer.
Excellent boiler sludge dispersant
Exceptional iron scale inhibitor and iron oxide dispersant
Stabilizes corrosion inhibitors such as zinc, phosphates, and phosphonates
Typical Properties
These properties are typical but do not constitute specifications.
Appearance Clear solution to slightly hazy
Chemical Nature Carboxylate/Sulfonate/Nonionic functional terpolymer
Average Molecular Weight 4500 (Mw)
Total Solids (%): 43.5
Active Solids (%): 39.5
pH as is (at 25°C): 2.5
Bulk density (at 25°C): 1.20
Viscosity Brookfield (mPa.s/cps at 25°C): 500
Neutralization: 0.13g of NaOH (100%) per g of ACUMER 3100
Chemistry and Mode of Action
ACUMER 3100 terpolymer contains three functional groups: strong acid (sulfonate), weak acid (carboxylate), and a nonionic that provide optimal dispersancy for most particles under a broad range of operating conditions:
It’s carboxylate groups are most strongly attracted to particles surfaces, allowing strong dispersant absorption onto particles.
It’s sulfonate groups are only weakly attracted to the particle surface and retain some residual negative charge to provide repulsion, preventing particles from aggregating into larger particles which can settle and deposit on tube surfaces and low flow areas.
Its nonionic groups further enhance dispersancy by providing steric repulsion between particles.
Dispersancy Performance
It is an outstanding dispersant, far superior to other types of polymers, especially for dispersing both dried and hydrated iron oxide, hydroxyapatite and calcium carbonate. It is also an excellent stabilizer for corrosion inhibitors such as phosphate, phosphonates, and zinc.
Applications
Dispersant and stabilizer for use in all cooling water programs
It excels in the harshest of cooling water conditions, such as extremely high or low Ryznar Indexes, high iron concentrations, high levels of zinc or phosphate added as treatment to the system. ACUMER 3100 is particularly recommended in advanced all-organic programs. The product will maintain excellent heat transfer through its superior dispersancy and, in addition, will help corrosion inhibition by controlling film formation of the organic corrosion inhibitors onto metal surfaces.
Control of boiler sludge
ACUMER 3100 terpolymer is the product of choice for boiler water treatment formulations as it provides unsurpassed control of boiler sludge. The polymer makes it possible to easily transport iron with calcium and phosphate-containing sludges for removal during blowdown. Superior iron oxide dispersant ACUMER 3100 is particularly recommended to control hydrated iron oxide in condensate return line.
Thermal/Hydrolytic Stability
ACUMER 3100 terpolymer is highly resistant to breakdown in aqueous solution under conditions of high temperature, pressure and pH. As a safety measure ACUMER 3100 is not recommended for boilers operating at pressure greater than 900 psig.
ACUMER 3100 is very resistant to hydrolysis as well. The product does not lose its performance capability after storage at pH 13.5 for 6 months at ambient temperature.
ACUMER 3100 Terpolymer
The Anti-Scale Deposition for
“Stressed” Cooling Water Conditions
ACUMER 3100 is a carboxylate/sulfonate/nonionic functional terpolymer. It is a superior dispersant and
stabilizer for all cooling water programs. When other polymers fail under “stressed” conditions,
ACUMER 3100 will maintain excellent heat transfer and low corrosion rates in the system. “Stressed” conditions are found in cooling waters containing high levels of calcium, iron, phosphate, or zinc, either naturally occurring in the feedwater or introduced via treatment. These circulating waters may have a very low or a very high Ryznar Index since ACUMER 3100 performs well in waters with either a scaling or corrosion problem. It is an excellent anti-scalant agent and also a stabilizer for corrosion inhibitors such as
phosphate and zinc.
ACUMER 3100 will disperse particulate matter containing calcium, iron, and kaolin and prevent their adhesion to heat transfer surfaces. This terpolymer also prevents the precipitation of phosphonates and zinc
in circulating water with high amounts of calcium, iron, or alkalinity to allow controlled film formation of these corrosion inhibitors at the metal surface and, thus, maintain low corrosion rates.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
The typical physical properties of ACUMER 3100 terpolymer are listed in Table 1.
TABLE 1
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
(These do not constitute specifications)
Total Solids, percent 43.5
Active Solids, percent 39.5
Molecular Weight 4500
Brookfield Viscosity, cps. 200
Specific Gravity 1.2
Bulk Density, lbs./gal. (g/cc) 10 (1.2)
pH 2.5
Lbs. (Kg) NaOH (100%) to neutralize 0.13
Test Conditions: Test Conditions:
Ca+2, as CaCO3 200 ppm Fe2O3: 700 ppm
Active Polymer: 3 ppm Settling Time: 4 hours
CHEMISTRY AND MECHANISM OF ACTION
ACUMER 3100 terpolymer contains three functional groups: strong acid (sulfonate), weak acid (carboxylate), and a nonionic that provide optimal dispersancy for most particulates under a broad range of operating conditions.
Among the three functionalities, ACUMER 3100 carboxylate groups are most strongly attracted to particle surfaces, allowing strong dispersant adsorption onto particles. ACUMER 3100 sulfonate groups are only
weakly attracted to the particle surface and retain some residual negative charge to provide repulsion of similarly charged particles in the cooling water circuit. This repulsion prevents particles from aggregating into
larger particles which can settle and deposit on tube surfaces and low-flow areas. ACUMER 3100 nonionic groups further enhance dispersancy by providing steric repulsion between particles.
This multi-functional action contrasts sharply to other dispersants, such as polyacrylic acid or polymethacrylic acid, having only carboxylate functionality which can become strongly attached to certain particles, leaving little residual negative charge available to provide dispersancy. Other polymers, such as SSMA
can provide better dispersancy than PAA or PMAA on some particle substrates but do not have the nonionic group, which allows ACUMER 3100 terpolymer to function on a broader range of potential foulants.
DISPERSANCY PERFORMANCE
ACUMER 3100 terpolymer outperforms poly maleic acid and competitive polymers under cooling water conditions
Acumer 3100 is an excellent phosphate and zinc stabilizer in stressed cooling water systems and a superior iron and sludge dispersant in boilers.
Advantages of Acumer 3100
Use avoids potential fouling situations and maintains maximum heat transfer.
Excellent boiler sludge dispersant
Exceptional iron scale inhibitor and iron oxide dispersant
Stabilizes corrosion inhibitors such as zinc, phosphates, and phosphonates
Used In Water Treatment
Cooling Water
Boilers
Usage:
Acumer 3100 carboxylate-sulfonate nonionic terpolymer is used as a scale inhibitor for circulating cool water and boiler water for phosphate, zinc ion, and ferric.
When Acumer 3100 used alone, the dosage of 10-30mg/L is preferred. When used in other fields, the dosage should be determined by experiment.
Dispersant and stabilizer that can be used in cooling water programs. 3100 terpolymer excels in harsh cooling water conditions, such as extremely high or low Ryznar Indexes, high iron concentrations, and high levels of zinc or phosphate added as a treatment to the system. Acumer-3100 is particularly recommended in advanced all-organic programs.
This carboxylate-sulfonate nonionic terpolymer can maintain excellent heat transfer through its exceptional dispersancy. In addition, Acumer 3100 will help corrosion inhibition by controlling
film formation of the organic corrosion inhibitors onto metal surfaces.