Activated carbon, also known as activated charcoal, is a highly porous and adsorbent material that finds a wide range of applications in various industries and everyday uses. It is produced by heating carbonaceous materials like wood, coconut shells, coal, or peat at high temperatures in the absence of air, resulting in a network of small pores and a vast surface area. This process creates a substance with unique properties that make it highly effective in adsorbing and removing a wide range of contaminants from air, water, and other substances.
Porosity: Coconut shell activated carbon possesses a significant number of pores, including micropores, mesopores, and macropores. These pores provide a large surface area for adsorption and enhance its capacity to trap and remove contaminants. High adsorption efficiency: Due to its porous structure, coconut shell activated carbon has an exceptional ability to adsorb a wide range of organic and inorganic compounds, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chlorine, heavy metals, and other impurities. Chemical stability: Coconut shell activated carbon exhibits excellent chemical stability, making it resistant to acidic and alkaline environments. It retains its adsorption capacity even in challenging conditions, ensuring consistent performance over time. Renewable and sustainable: Coconut shell activated carbon is derived from a natural and renewable source, making it an environmentally friendly choice. Utilizing coconut shells as a raw material reduces the reliance on non-renewable resources and supports sustainable practices. Applications of coconut shell activated carbon include: Water treatment: It is widely used in water filtration systems, both for municipal and industrial purposes. It effectively removes chlorine, taste and odor compounds, organic pollutants, and other contaminants, improving the overall water quality. Air purification: Coconut shell activated carbon is used in air filters and respirators to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs), harmful gases, and unpleasant odors from the air, creating a healthier and safer indoor environment. Chemical and pharmaceutical industries: It finds applications in the purification of chemicals and pharmaceutical products by adsorbing impurities, colorants, and unwanted odors. Gold recovery: Activated carbon derived from coconut shells is used in the extraction of gold from ore by adsorbing gold complexes from cyanide leach solutions. Environmental remediation: It is utilized in the cleanup of soil and groundwater contaminated with hazardous substances, as it can adsorb and remove a wide range of pollutants. Food and beverage industry: Coconut shell activated carbon is employed in the purification of beverages, such as water, fruit juices, and alcoholic drinks, to remove impurities, odors, and off-flavors.
Among its numerous sources, coconut shells have gained significant attention as a sustainable and efficient raw material for producing high-quality activated carbon. Coconut shell-based steam-activated Carbon is mainly used for the removal of chlorine, organic contaminants, color and odor from drinking water to make it suitable for human consumption. Being microporous in internal structure, coconut shell activated carbon is well suited for organic chemical adsorption, including volatile organic chemicals. - One of the prominent applications of coconut shell-based activated carbon is in water treatment processes. It effectively removes impurities, organic contaminants, and heavy metals, ensuring clean and safe drinking water. - It acts as a decolorizing agent, removing impurities and unwanted odors from edible oils, beverages, and food products finding its application in the food and beverage industry. Additionally, it is employed in the purification of sugar syrups, ensuring high-quality and clear syrup for various confectionery and beverage manufacturing processes. - It serves as an excellent adsorbent in the production of drugs, where it eliminates unwanted impurities, colorants, and traces of heavy metals making it ideal choice in pharmaceutical industry too. The high purity and porosity of coconut shell-based activated carbon make it a preferred choice for pharmaceutical manufacturers to ensure product quality and safety.
We manufacture a wide variety of activated carbon products that suit different industries depending on their industrial purposes. We have the ability and technically advanced machinery capacity to produce a wide range of activated carbon products varying from millimeters to micron range.
Place of Origin:South Africa Brand Name:Coconut Shell activated carbon Material:COCONUT SHELL Application:Chemical Industry Shape:Granular 8x16 8x30 12x40 200 mesh
2023 New Food Grade High Quality Pharmaceutical Grade Coconut Shell Activated Carbon Pellet Product Specification Index Project YT101 YT102 Grain 10-24meshsize 2.0-0.8mm % â?¥ 98 â?¥96 Iodine value Mg/g â?¥1000 â?¥900 Methyl blue decolorizing ability Ml/g â?¥10 â?¥8 Hardness % â?¥98 â?¥96 Moisture % â?¤10 â?¤10 Ash % â?¤3 â?¤5 Bulk density g/m�³ 0.45-0.55 0.45-0.55 PH / 6-8 6-8 Supply Ability 20 Ton/Tons per Day Packaging Details 25kg/bag Can be customized according to requirements
Supplier: Coconut shell steam activated carbon
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We provide international standard Quality Activated carbon. We supply coconut base carbon and also wood base carbon grades.
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Supplier: Coconut shell steam activated carbon
