- Product Name: Alkaline Lignin
- CAS: 8068-05-1
- Catalog: HG-BULK048
- Applications: Coal Briquette Binder, Oilfield Drilling Mud Additive, Pesticide Wetting Agent & Sticking Agent and more.
Alfa Chemistry's alkaline lignin is a high-performance, polymeric anionic surfactant derived from lignin, a naturally occurring polymer found in plant cell walls. Known for its excellent ion-exchange properties, low moisture absorption, and high chemical stability, it is widely used in various industrial applications, including the production of coal briquettes, oilfield drilling muds, and as a wetting agent in pesticide formulations.
Key Features
Molecular Weight
- Ranging from 1,000 to 100,000.
Viscosity
- It shows a viscosity increase with higher concentrations, reaching a significant increase at a 35% concentration (by weight).
Water Solubility
- It easily dissolves in water, with the ability to form stable solutions up to 40% (by weight).
Chemical Stability
- It maintains its properties over extended periods and under various conditions.
Technical Data
| Items | Specification |
| Moisture | ≤ 7% |
| pH (1% solution) | 4.0-6.0 |
| Reducing content | ≤ 4.0% |
| Grain size | 120 mesh (98% passing) |
| Calcium and magnesium content | ≤ 0.5% |
Applications
Alfa Chemistry's alkaline lignin serves a variety of applications across multiple industries, including:
Coal Briquette Binder
- Used in the production of coal briquettes as a binder, it helps form durable, efficient briquettes.
Oilfield Drilling Mud Additive
- It acts as a drilling mud additive to reinforce well walls and prevent water ingress in oil extraction processes. It also enhances the rheological properties of drilling fluids, aiding in smoother drilling operations.
Pesticide Wetting Agent & Sticking Agent
- In the agricultural sector, it functions as a wetting agent for wettable powders and a sticking agent for multi-valent metal pesticides, ensuring better spreading and adherence to plant surfaces.
Mineral Processing Froth Flotation Additive
- In the metallurgical industry, it is used as a froth flotation agent for mineral processing.
Stone Processing Aid
- It is applied in stone cutting processes, it is used as a cooling agent for saws.
Slow-Release Fertilizer Agent
- In fertilizer production, it functions as a slow-release agent for nitrogen fertilizers.
Water-Coal Slurry Additive
- In the production of water-coal slurry, it helps lower slurry preparation costs and enhances its efficiency in energy generation and industrial use.
Storage and Packaging
- Storage Conditions: Stored in a dry place, protected from sunlight and moisture.
- Packaging: Packaged in 25 kg bags with double-layer protection: an inner membrane and an outer plastic bag.
Alfa Chemistry's alkaline lignin is a high-performance anionic surfactant, offering excellent solubility, stability, and versatility for applications in coal briquetting, oilfield drilling, mineral processing, and agriculture. For more information, please feel free to contact us.
