MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK is a high-performance anionic polyacrylamide (APAM) flocculant developed for demanding solid–liquid separation processes. It is characterized by ultra-high molecular weight, moderate to high anionic charge density, excellent solubility, and strong polymer bridging capability. These properties allow it to effectively aggregate fine suspended solids into large, dense flocs, delivering fast settling, high clarity, and enhanced dewatering performance.

MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK is widely applied in mining and mineral processing, municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, sludge thickening and dewatering, papermaking, and various process water clarification systems. Its versatility and reliability make it one of the most commonly used anionic flocculants in heavy-duty industrial applications.

1. Mining and Mineral Processing

The mining industry is the core application field of MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK, particularly for operations that require efficient separation of fine mineral particles from large volumes of slurry.

1.1 Tailings Thickening and Clarification

In metal and non-metal mining—such as copper, gold, iron ore, bauxite, phosphate, and coal mining—huge amounts of tailings slurry are generated during beneficiation. MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK is used in:

• High-rate thickeners

• High-density thickeners

• Tailings concentrators

• Clarifiers

It rapidly flocculates fine particles such as silica, clay, and metal oxides, producing:

• Faster settling rates

• Higher underflow solids concentration

• Lower turbidity in overflow water

This improves water recovery efficiency, reduces the footprint of tailings ponds, and supports closed-loop water recycling.

1.2 Process Water Recovery and Environmental Protection

Water reuse is critical in modern mining operations. By enhancing solid–liquid separation, MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK enables:

• Reduced freshwater intake

• Lower tailings dam pressure

• Decreased environmental discharge risks

• Improved compliance with environmental regulations

Its stable performance under a wide range of pH values and electrolyte concentrations makes it especially suitable for complex mineral slurries.

2. Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Treatment

MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK is also widely used in municipal sewage treatment plants and industrial wastewater treatment systems as a primary flocculant or coagulant aid.

2.1 Primary and Secondary Clarification

In municipal wastewater treatment, MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK is typically used in combination with aluminum salts, ferric salts, or PAC. It improves:

• Aggregation of fine organic and inorganic solids

• Clarifier settling efficiency

• Effluent clarity

• Reduction of suspended solids (SS) and turbidity

By strengthening the structure of hydroxide flocs, it enhances sedimentation performance in both primary and secondary treatment stages.

2.2 Industrial Effluent Treatment

MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK is highly effective for effluents from:

• Chemical plants

• Textile dyeing and finishing mills

• Food and beverage factories

• Electronics and electroplating plants

• Pharmaceutical production

These wastewaters often contain colloids, dyes, oils, and fine organic pollutants. The strong molecular bridging effect of MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK allows efficient removal of suspended solids, improves COD and color reduction, and stabilizes treatment performance under fluctuating water quality conditions.

3. Sludge Thickening and Dewatering

One of the most economically important applications of MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK is in sludge thickening and mechanical dewatering.

3.1 Municipal Sludge Dewatering

In municipal wastewater treatment plants, excess biological sludge must be dewatered before disposal or reuse. MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK is applied in:

• Belt filter presses

• Centrifuges

• Screw presses

• Plate and frame filter presses

It significantly improves:

• Floc strength and size

• Filtration speed

• Water release rate

• Final cake solids content

As a result, plants achieve lower polymer consumption, higher cake dryness, and reduced sludge transport and disposal costs.

3.2 Industrial Sludge Treatment

For industrial sludges—such as those from papermaking, chemical manufacturing, metal processing, mining, and food processing—MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK effectively breaks water-holding structures in flocs and improves drainage. It ensures stable dewatering performance even when sludge composition varies significantly.

4. Papermaking Industry

MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK plays an important role in both process water clarification and wastewater treatment in the papermaking industry.

4.1 White Water Recovery

During paper production, large volumes of circulating white water contain fine fibers, fillers, and pigments. MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK helps:

• Rapidly flocculate fine fibers and fillers

• Increase raw material recovery

• Reduce suspended solids in circulating water

• Improve paper machine runnability

• Decrease fresh water consumption

4.2 Papermaking Sludge Dewatering

Paper mill sludge usually contains high fiber content and is difficult to dewater. MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK enhances sludge structure, improves filtration efficiency, and increases cake dryness, helping mills lower sludge disposal volume and cost.

5. Oilfield and Energy Industry Water Treatment

MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK is increasingly used in oilfield produced water treatment, drilling wastewater, and refinery effluents.

5.1 Produced Water Treatment

Oilfield produced water often contains oil droplets, suspended solids, polymers, and fine mineral particles. As an anionic flocculant, MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK:

• Accelerates oil–water solid separation

• Enhances sedimentation of fine particles

• Improves clarification before reinjection or discharge

5.2 Drilling and Fracturing Wastewater

In drilling and hydraulic fracturing operations, large volumes of wastewater must be treated quickly. MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK improves:

• Settling speed of drilling mud

• Separation of cuttings and sand

• Reuse efficiency of treated water

6. Other Industrial Applications

Beyond major industries, MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK is also applied in:

• Ceramic and glass wastewater clarification

• Sugar refinery and starch processing effluents

• Leather and tannery wastewater

• Chemical reaction by-product separation

Its strong adaptability and chemical stability allow it to perform reliably in complex industrial wastewater systems.

7. Key Application Advantages of MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK

MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK is widely adopted due to the following technical and economic advantages:

• Ultra-high molecular weight for superior bridging ability

• Fast flocculation and rapid settling performance

• Low dosage requirement and high cost-efficiency

• Excellent adaptability to different pH levels and salinity

• Improved thickener underflow concentration

• Enhanced sludge cake dryness

• Reduced operational and disposal costs

These advantages make it especially suitable for large-scale, continuous industrial processes.

Conclusion

MAGNAFLOC-1011 SSK is a high-efficiency anionic polyacrylamide flocculant with wide-ranging applications in mining and mineral processing, municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, sludge dewatering, papermaking, and oilfield water treatment. Its ultra-high molecular weight, strong bridging capacity, and excellent settling performance allow it to deliver fast clarification, high water recovery, and superior dewatering results.