Water absorbing materials on the basis of acrylamide copolymers have been investigated. The cross-linking of polymer chains strongly effects the degree of water absorption. The influence of starting composition of polyacrylamide : sodium hydroxide, duration of hydrolysis and irradiation conditions on cross-linking have been determined and optimized technological parameters have been derived. Water super absorbents with the ability to absorb up to 900g water by one gram material have been prepared.
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