Differences between PAA and sodium polyacrylate
1. Basic Definition Polyacrylic Acid (PAA) Acid form of the polymer Chaical form: –[CH₂–CH(COOH)]–ₙ Contains carboxylic acid groups (COOH) Sodium Polyacrylate (Na-PAA or PAAS) Neutralized salt form of PAA Chaical form: –[CH₂–CH(COO⁻Na⁺)]–ₙ Carboxylic groups are replaced by sodium carboxylate (COO⁻Na⁺) 2. Solubility & Water Behavior PAA Soluble in water only at higher pH In acidic…
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