1. Product Introduction & Main Application
Arnico’s Activated Carbon is a high-porosity carbonaceous adsorbent with an extremely high surface area (up to 1200 m²/g), produced from raw materials like coconut shell, coal, and wood through steam or chemical activation processes. Serving as a powerful filter, this product is used for removing organic pollutants, chlorine, odor, color, and heavy metals from water, air, and process streams across various industries.
2. Technical Specifications
| Technical Parameter | Powdered Grade for Water Treatment (PAC-W) | Granular Coconut Shell Grade (GAC-C) | Unit |
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| Iodine Number | ≥ 900 | ≥ 1100 | mg/g |
| Methylene Blue Number | ≥ 150 | ≥ 220 | mg/g |
| Particle Size (Mesh) | ≤ 325 (90% pass) | 8×30 (90%) | Mesh |
| Bulk Density | 400 – 550 | 450 – 550 | g/L |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 5 | ≤ 3 | % |
| Ash Content | ≤ 8 | ≤ 5 | % |
| Hardness | N/A | ≥ 98 | % |
3. Features & Benefits
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Exceptional Surface Area & Porosity: Creates an extensive network of micro- and mesopores, providing unparalleled adsorption capacity for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and dissolved contaminants.
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Rapid Adsorption Kinetics: The powdered grade with its very fine particle size maximizes the rate of contaminant removal in emergency treatment processes.
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High Mechanical Hardness & Long Lifespan (GAC): The coconut shell granular grade is resistant to abrasion and breakage, allowing for repeated backwashing and thermal regeneration.
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High Purity: Extremely low ash and extractable content makes it ideal for drinking water purification and the food industry.
4. Industrial Applications
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Water & Wastewater Treatment: Removal of chlorine, odor, taste, agricultural toxins, and recalcitrant organic matter from municipal and industrial water.
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Food & Beverage Industry: Decolorization of sugar, glucose, and edible oils, and purification of beer and soft drinks.
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Pharmaceutical Industry: Purification of pharmaceutical intermediates and removal of pyrogens.
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Air & Gas Purification: Industrial respirator filters, VOC emission control, and gasoline vapor adsorption in vehicle carbon canisters.
5. Safety & Handling
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MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet): This material is non-toxic and non-flammable, but its dust causes mechanical irritation to the eyes and lungs. The Arnico MSDS file is available upon request.
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Storage Conditions: Store in sealed bags in a dry, cool environment, away from volatile materials and strong oxidizers. Due to its ability to absorb moisture and odors, containers must be completely sealed.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): When decanting and handling, the use of a P2/N95 dust mask and safety goggles is mandatory.
6. Quality Assurance & COA
All Arnico Activated Carbon shipments are accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (COA) including Iodine Number, Molasses Number, and precise particle size distribution.
