Wood Based Washed Powdered Activated Carbon
Wood based washed powdered activated carbon is a type of PAC derived from wood and subjected to washing processes to remove impurities and soluble materials, enhancing its adsorption capacity and purity.
Specifications
| Properties ASTM | Unit | Grade | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MNG-240 | MNG-270 | MNG-300 | MNG-330 | MNG-360 | MNG-400 | MNG-450 | ||
| Methylene Blue - Min. | Mg/gm | 240 | 270 | 300 | 330 | 360 | 400 | 450 |
| pH | 6 to 7.5 | 6 to 7.5 | 6 to 7.5 | 6 to 7.5 | 6 to 7.5 | 6 to 7.5 | 6 to 7.5 | |
| Ash Content - Max. | % | 4 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Iron ppm - Max. | 200 | 100 | 100 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | |
| Acid Solubles - Max. | % | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Water Solubles - Max. | % | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| L.O.D. - Max. | % | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Particle Size passed through 200 mesh ( * ) | % | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
Applications
Wood-based washed powdered activated carbon is highly valued for its high purity and effectiveness in adsorbing a wide range of contaminants. Its applications span across various industries where the purity of the carbon and its natural origin provide significant advantages.
Water Treatment
High-Purity Drinking Water: Used in municipal and household water treatment systems to remove organic contaminants, including taste and odor compounds, and micropollutants. Its natural origin and high purity make it suitable for producing high-quality drinking water.
Aquarium and Aquaculture: Ensures the removal of harmful substances from water in aquariums and aquaculture systems, protecting aquatic life.
Food and Beverage Industry
Decolorization and Purification: Used to remove colors, impurities, and off-flavors from food products, beverages, and sweeteners. Ideal for applications like sugar refining, juice clarification, and the purification of alcoholic beverages.
Organic Products: Preferred in the processing of organic food and beverages due to its natural origin, aligning with organic certification requirements.
Environmental Applications
Soil and Groundwater Remediation: Applied in environmental cleanup efforts to adsorb pollutants from soil and groundwater, particularly in sensitive ecosystems where the natural origin of the carbon is beneficial.
Air Quality Control: Used in air filtration systems to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other pollutants, improving indoor air quality.
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Applications
Pharmaceutical Water Purification: Ensures the purity of water used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and formulation, meeting stringent purity standards.
Medical Applications: Used in the purification of solutions for medical treatments, such as dialysis, where the introduction of impurities must be minimized.
Cosmetic and Personal Care
Skin Care Products: Incorporated into facial masks, cleansers, and other skincare products due to its ability to adsorb impurities and excess oils from the skin without introducing contaminants.
Natural and Organic Cosmetics: Favored in natural and organic cosmetic formulations because of its wood-based origin and high purity.
Industrial Applications
High-Purity Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of high-purity chemicals where even trace levels of impurities can affect the quality and performance of the final products.
Gas Purification: Employed in industrial processes to purify gases by adsorbing harmful chemicals and odors, ensuring the quality of the end products.
Analytical and Laboratory Use
Laboratory Reagents: Used in analytical chemistry to purify solvents and reagents, ensuring the accuracy of experimental results.
Sample Preparation: Employed in sample preparation processes to remove interfering substances, improving the reliability of analytical measurements.
Agriculture
Soil Amendment: Added to soil to improve its quality by adsorbing harmful chemicals and enhancing nutrient retention, promoting healthier plant growth.
Textile Industry
Textile Processing: Used in the purification of water and chemicals used in textile processing to ensure high-quality outputs and to reduce the environmental impact of textile production.