Activated Carbon

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Product Overview

Activated Carbon is a highly porous form of carbon engineered for superior adsorption. Its immense surface area enables it to effectively trap a wide range of contaminants, odors, and impurities from both liquids and gases. We offer a comprehensive range of types to meet diverse industrial and environmental needs.

Main Classifications & Product Description     

1. Powdered Activated Carbon 

  • Description: A fine-powder form with a large surface-to-volume ratio, designed for rapid adsorption and instantaneous effect.

  • Features: Fast-acting, ideal for batch processing and emergency treatment.

  • Typical Use: Primarily used in liquid phase applications for decolorization, deodorization, and removal of organic matter in water treatment and the food & beverage industry.

2. Columnar Activated Carbon

  • Description: Extruded into cylindrical pellets, this type offers low pressure drop, high mechanical strength, and low dust content.

  • Features: Excellent for continuous flow systems due to its structural integrity.

  • Typical Use: Widely used in gas purification, VOC recovery, solvent recovery, and water purification across various industries.

3. Honeycomb Activated Carbon

  • Description: A monolithic, block-type carbon with a honeycomb structure, providing a very low pressure drop and high contact efficiency.

  • Features: Ideal for applications where minimizing energy consumption (fan power) is critical.

  • Typical Use: Primarily for air purification, including industrial exhaust streams, HVAC systems, and vehicle emissions control.

4. Coconut Shell Activated Carbon

  • Description: Made from renewable coconut shells, this carbon is known for its high microporosity, exceptional hardness, and purity.

  • Features: Superior adsorption capacity for low-concentration impurities and a long service life.

  • Typical Use: The premier choice for gold recovery (CIP/CIL), drinking water purification, and high-performance gas masks.

Product Specifications

General Specifications (Can vary by type)

Parameter Powdered (PAC) Columnar (CAC) Coconut Shell (GAC)
Iodine Number (mg/g) 900 – 1100 900 – 1050 1000 – 1150
Surface Area (m²/g) 1000 – 1300 950 – 1200 1050 – 1400
Moisture Content (%) Max. 10 Max. 5 Max. 5
Ash Content (%) Max. 5 Max. 5 Max. 3
Bulk Density (g/cm³) 0.35 – 0.45 0.45 – 0.55 0.45 – 0.55
Hardness (%) N/A ≥ 95 ≥ 98

Note: Honeycomb carbon specifications are typically defined by cell density, size, and BET surface area. All specifications can be customized to meet specific client requirements.

Product Application Fields

1. Water Treatment & Purification

  • Drinking Water: (Coconut Shell, Columnar) Removal of chlorine, organic compounds, and disinfection by-products.

  • Wastewater Treatment: (Powdered, Columnar) Adsorption of toxic organic pollutants and colorants.

  • Groundwater Remediation: (Coconut Shell, Columnar) Removal of VOCs, pesticides, and herbicides.

2. Air & Gas Purification

  • Industrial Air Treatment: (Columnar, Honeycomb) Capturing solvents, VOCs, acid gases, and odors from exhaust streams.

  • Indoor Air Purification: (Honeycomb, Coconut Shell) Used in HVAC systems and air purifiers to remove formaldehyde, VOCs, and smells.

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): (Coconut Shell) The key component in high-performance gas masks and respirators.

3. Mining & Metallurgy

  • Gold Recovery: (Coconut Shell) The industry standard for extracting gold from cyanide leach solutions in Carbon-in-Pulp (CIP) and Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) processes due to its high hardness and superior gold adsorption.

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