Powdered Activated Carbon
Powdered activated carbon is a fine black powder made from carbon-rich materials, such as wood, coal, or coconut shells. It is highly porous and has a large surface area, giving it excellent adsorption properties.
APPLICATION & USAGE
- Water Treatment: Powdered activated carbon is widely used in water treatment processes to remove impurities, organic contaminants, and disinfection byproducts. It can effectively adsorb various pollutants, including chlorine, pesticides, and industrial chemicals.
- Air Purification: It is utilized in air purification systems, especially in gas masks and respirators, to adsorb harmful gases and odors.
- Food & Beverage Industry: Powdered activated carbon is employed in the food and beverage industry for decolorization and removal of unwanted tastes and odors from liquids.
- Environmental Remediation: In environmental applications, powdered activated carbon is utilized for soil and groundwater remediation to adsorb organic pollutants and contaminants.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: It is used in the pharmaceutical industry for purification purposes, removing impurities from drug formulations.
- Chemical and Petrochemical Industry: It finds application in the chemical and petrochemical industries for purification processes and removal of impurities from chemical streams.
SIMILAR NAME
- Powdered Charcoal
PACKING
Available packing types