Steam Activated Carbon ir and water filters: Steam activated carbon's ability to trap contaminants in its many small openings makes it a popular choice for water and air filters. Deodorizer: Steam activated carbon can be used to remove unpleasant odors from refrigerators, closets, and shoes. Food and pharmaceutical processing: Steam activated carbon can be used to decolorize, refine, and purify sugars and alcohols. Chemical processing: Steam activated carbon can be used to purify and separate gases, recover solvents, and deodorize exhaust gases. Solvent recovery: Steam activated carbon can be used for solvent recovery. Methane and hydrogen storage: Steam activated carbon can be used to store methane and hydrogen. Decaffeination: Steam activated carbon can be used for decaffeination. Gold purification: Steam activated carbon can be used for gold purification. Metal extraction: Steam activated carbon can be used for metal extraction
Activated carbon has been used for centuries, dating back to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Romans, who used it to treat water and purify the air. In modern times, its use has expanded to a diverse array of industries, including water treatment, air purification, gas separation, chemical purification, medical applications, and even in the food and beverage industry. In this comprehensive article, we will delve into the various benefits and applications of activated carbon in detail. We will explore its physical and chemical properties, discuss its adsorption mechanisms, and outline its role in environmental protection and human health.
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.
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.
Our Powder activated carbon is manufactured using pure pine wood which is an excellent base for manufacturing activated carbons with good adsorption power. The steam activated process is done by activating the charcoal in a rotary kiln by heating at high temperatures by steam. The activated carbon that comes out from the kiln is called unwashed activated carbon. These unwashed activated carbon has higher ash and iron content. This is reduced by washing the unwashed activated carbon with acid (HCl / H2SO4) and purified water. This results in reduction of ash content to as low as 1% and iron as low as 50 ppm. The gradation of different qualities of activated carbon is done on the basis of Methylene blue value and iodine value. The iodine value is a better test as the particle size of iodine molecule is small enough to penetrate the smallest of pores. We can relate the iodine value of activated carbon directly to its surface area because of the above fact.
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 are supplier and exporter of Activated Carbon. Granular Activated Carbon Products range from the size 0.2mm to 3.75mm. Granular Activated Carbon has relatively larger particles size compared to powdered activated carbon and consequently, presents a smaller external surface. Powdered Activated Carbon Powdered Activated Carbons are small activated carbon particles, with a size that is predominantly less than 0.075 mm. Activated Carbon is used worldwide in purification of Water, Air, etc. We are producers Dura specie of Palm Kernel Shells Powder & Pellets Activated Carbon, with over 1600 Iodine level and equally high level of Harness.
We are exporter of Activated Carbon. Activated carbon made from raw organic material such as coconut shell. The raw material of activated carbon pulverized and sieved into appropriate and uniform particle sizes. Carbon has been used as an adsorbent for centuries. Activated carbon is a particularly good adsorbent due to its high surface area to volume ratio.
Name of product-Coconut shell Activated carbon/ Activated carbon/Activated carbon for Gold recovery/Activated carbon for water treatment/Activated carbon for Gas treatment Key Specifications/Special Features: Iodine- 900 to 1400 , CTC - 45 to 100 we can able supply Mesh Size: 4x8,6x12,8x16,8x30,12x40,12x30,20x50,30x60,50x100,50x200, below100 Mesh, 90% Pass Below 200 Mesh, minus 325
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Chemical appearance: Activated Carbon is the general name assigned for a group of porous carbons. The appearance of activated Carbon depends considerably on the process used for the activation of Carbon. The product is typically charcoal black with varying mesh sizes. Available Types: Activated Carbon CTC 55: 6-12 mesh Activated Carbon CTC 55: 8-16 mesh Activated Carbon CTC 50: 8-16 mesh Types of packaging: 25kg PP Bags
Granular activated carbon is defined as the activated carbon being retained on a 50-mesh sieve. GAC products are made from coconut shell, coal, lignite, and anthracite products. Adsorption is the primary mechanism by which GAC works and the primary reason it is widely used to reduce undesirable taste, odor and color and to improve the safety of drinking water. Coconut granular activated carbon is mainly used for gold recovery. And 4*8mesh coconut shell activated carbon is usually applied for some heavy metals removal from the waste gas. According to different applications, clients can choose different activated carbon types according to the specific working conditions.
Granular activated carbon is defined as the activated carbon being retained on a 50-mesh sieve. GAC products are made from coconut shell, coal, lignite, and anthracite products. Adsorption is the primary mechanism by which GAC works and the primary reason it is widely used to reduce undesirable taste, odor and color and to improve the safety of drinking water. Coconut granular activated carbon is mainly used for gold recovery. And 4*8mesh coconut shell activated carbon is usually applied for some heavy metals removal from the waste gas. According to different applications, clients can choose different activated carbon types according to the specific working conditions.
Sales Specifications Appearance: Black Powder/Granules pH: 5.15 -5.63 Moisture as Packed: 3.2- 4.6 Iodine Number (mg/g): 1110.05 - 1120.79 -40 Mesh: 0.5 -1.55% Hardness Number: 98 Total Ash Content: 3.5 -3.7% Packing 55.12 LB Bag, 40 bags per pallet
Appearance - Black Powder Particle size - 5-10 um Surface area - 2000 m2/g C content - >95%
Particle Size(mesh) - 4-8, 5-10, 6-12, 10-24, 8-30, 20-40 Packing Density (g/ml) - 0.45-0.55 Hardness (%) - 95 Ash Content (%) - 5 Moisture (%) -10 Iodine Value (mg/g) - 900-1250 PH - 6-9 Packaging Details 25kgs/bag, or 500kg/big bag
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.
Our Powder activated carbon is manufactured using pure pine wood which is an excellent base for manufacturing activated carbons with good adsorption power. The steam activated process is done by activating the charcoal in a rotary kiln by heating at high temperatures by steam. The activated carbon that comes out from the kiln is called unwashed activated carbon. These unwashed activated carbon has higher ash and iron content. This is reduced by washing the unwashed activated carbon with acid (HCl / H2SO4) and purified water. This results in reduction of ash content to as low as 1% and iron as low as 50 ppm. The gradation of different qualities of activated carbon is done on the basis of Methylene blue value and iodine value. The iodine value is a better test as the particle size of iodine molecule is small enough to penetrate the smallest of pores. We can relate the iodine value of activated carbon directly to its surface area because of the above fact. MB VALUE : 100 TO 150
This product uses high quality apricot shell, hickory shell as raw material, using excellent technology for carbonization, activation, refined processing. This product is black unshaped particles, with developed pore gap structure, has a good purification of drinking water efficiency, can remove the water odor, odor, chlorine, phenol, mercury, lead, arsenic, cyanide and other harmful substances, is to fill families, social groups, hotels and advanced purification water production equipment thinking material.
Raw Activated Carbon Powder can be used for all liquid phase filtration applications. It is commonly used to filter chloramines and organic compounds, including pesticides and herbicides, from drinking water. Additional applications include: * Pharmaceutical * Oil & Gas * Drinking water treatment * Groundwater remediation * Wastewater treatment * Pulp & Paper * Brewery & Winery * Dechlorination/chloramine reduction * Removal of organic contaminants * Taste and odor reduction * Disinfection-by-product (DBP) removal
