Coal based activated carbon originates from anthracite coal that has undergone a steam activation process. During activation, millions of pores are created on the surface of the carbon, increasing the total surface area. Coal based carbon has mainly meso-pores and macro-pores and is very popular in gas phase purification, potable water purification, wastewater purification and aquarium/pond water purification applications.
Application
Water Treatment: The biggest application of activated carbon is in the purification of water and potable water treatment. It is used in a variety of water treatment industries, from municipal water supply treatment, wastewater treatment, swimming pools, aquariums and even home filtration systems.
Air Purification: Activated carbon is used to control potentially harmful, environmentally damaging or unpleasant odors in a number of environments, including homes, manufacturing facilities and in operating rooms.
Food & Beverage: The Food & Beverage industry uses activation as part of various processes, such as the decolorization of sugar, purify organic compounds, chlorine removal, decaffeination and many other practices.
Item | Date |
Iodine value | >850mg/g |
Surface area | 500-900m2/g |
Bulk density | 0.45-0.55g/cm3 |
Adsorption of benzene | >400mg/g |
Strength | >95% |
Moisture | <5% |
PH | 9 |
Methylene blue | >100ml/g |