November 17, 2017
Activated Carbon is a filtration media used to remove impurities from liquids and air. It’s used in a variety of industries from municipal applications for purification of drinking water to industrial applications for pollution control. Activated Carbon is also commonly called Activated Charcoal. The nomenclature comes from the process to make activated carbon which heats and oxidizes coal into charcoal. You …
November 16, 2017
What does Activated Carbon do? Activated Carbon is also broadly used in air and water purification applications. The pores of Activated Carbon are also ideal for adsorbing odors and organic chemicals. The large surface area of Activated Carbon offers an effective way to rid large volumes of air and water of unwanted chemicals. Activated Carbon can contain base material such as coal or coconut shell; each …
June 3, 2017
DelSorb sets the standard for water treatment through this DS-200 series Organoclay products that are Zeolite based. Zeolite is a volcanic material with specific characteristics that make it perfect for water filtration. The structure of Zeolite has extensive surface area and the shape is almost like a honeycomb, with open areas within a strong framework. These open frames keep the structure itself …
May 7, 2017
You may or may not have heard of activated alumina. But you and your family have probably benefited from activated alumina many times. It may even be sitting in the water filter under your sink. Features of Activated Alumina– Activated alumina is aluminum oxide in the form of very porous spheres that are literally “tunneled” at the microscopic level. This makes …
May 6, 2017
Known as ‘adsorption’, taking in water and drying air are the main functions for this particular desiccant. When humidity molecules appear in the air, they can lead to corrosion in machinery as well as ice formations which, as you can imagine, can be dangerous and damaging. Therefore, it is important to remove these molecules so the machinery and equipment can …
April 2, 2017
Removing Moisture with Activated Alumina Desiccant At all times and especially in coastal areas, you can almost feel the moisture in the air. For this reason, we have seen the introduction of dehumidifiers as this looks to dry the air around us. If you want to prevent the chances of corrosion, contamination, or even the formation of ice, there are …
December 12, 2016
Different Type of Silica Gel Blue Indicating Silica Gel– Is a useful desiccant, there is a range of mesh sizes for any need. Its has many uses. It does not react with chemicals, and is odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. It is very porous and can adsorb a large amount of water due to its large internal surface area. White …
December 6, 2016
Silica Gel contains a great amount of surface area. White Silica Gel is non-toxic, it is also odorless, has no taste, non-corrosive and is a chemically slow substance. It is available in several mesh sizes and they are used for countless uses. Some things you can use silica gel for are, drying out a wet cellphone, keep photos or documents safe from moisture, …
November 28, 2016
Molecular Sieves are available in: 3A Molecular Sieve 3A means that the pore size measures as 3 angstrom. Anything larger than 3 angstrom won’t be able to be adsorbed. The order of adsorption rate is helium, neon, nitrogen and water. 3A EDG Molecular Sieve This Molecular Sieve was made with drying fuel grade ethanol in mind. Ethanol can only be …
November 14, 2016
Molecular Sieve Desiccants are typically used for drying gases and liquids. They are made up of a crystalline composition which makes them even more effective than other types of desiccants. These sieves are extremely helpful in cryogenic operations, during this process all water must be removed to avoid freezing. Molecular Sieves come in multiple ranges of absorbency, along with molecule shape and sieve surface. …