DuPont™ AmberLite™ IRN160 H/OH Nuclear Grade Mixed Bed Ion Exchange Resin – Primary Coolant
DuPont™ AmberLite™ IRN160 H/OH is a stoichiometric equivalent (1:1) mixture of nuclear-grade, uniform particle size, gel-type strong acid cation (IRN97 H) and strong base anion (IRN78 OH) exchange resins. It is specifically designed for nuclear power plant water treatment applications where the highest resin purity, stability, and minimal ionic/non-ionic contamination are required. The smaller cation particle size minimizes separation of anion and cation during installation and transfer, ensures faster kinetics, and provides higher exchange capacity, leading to reduced radioactive waste compared to standard mixed beds. The 10% DVB cation resin offers excellent chemical stability and resistance to bead fracture from attrition.
- Primary coolant blowdown treatment
- Pre-outage cleanup
- Fuel pool purification
- Rad waste treatment and decontamination
- Removal of radioactive cations (e.g., ¹³⁷Cs, cobalt isotopes)
- Removal of anionic radioactive material
- Removal of silver
- PWR steam generation blowdown (APG)
- BWR condensate polishing
- Non-regenerable mixed beds
- Regenerable single beds
- Regenerable mixed beds
- Nuclear loops with high purity requirements
- Systems requiring easy resin transfer and minimal separation during installation
| Property | IRN97 H Cation Resin | IRN78 OH Anion Resin |
|---|---|---|
| Copolymer | Styrene-divinylbenzene | Styrene-divinylbenzene |
| Matrix | Gel | Gel |
| Type | Strong acid cation | Strong base anion |
| Functional Group | Sulfonic acid | Trimethylammonium |
| Physical Form | Amber translucent spherical beads | Amber translucent spherical beads |
| Ionic Form as Shipped | H⁺ | OH⁻ |
| Total Exchange Capacity | ≥ 2.10 eq/L (H⁺ form) | ≥ 1.20 eq/L (OH⁻ form) |
| Water Retention Capacity | 45.0 – 51.0% (H⁺ form) | 54.0 – 60.0% (OH⁻ form) |
| Ionic Conversion (H⁺) | ≥ 99% | — |
| Ionic Conversion (OH⁻) | — | ≥ 95% |
| Ionic Conversion (CO₃²⁻) | — | ≤ 5% |
| Ionic Conversion (Cl⁻) | — | ≤ 0.05% |
| Ionic Conversion (SO₄²⁻) | — | ≤ 0.1% |
| Parameter | IRN97 H Cation Resin | IRN78 OH Anion Resin |
|---|---|---|
| Particle Diameter | 525 ± 50 μm | 630 ± 50 μm |
| Uniformity Coefficient | ≤ 1.20 | ≤ 1.10 |
| < 300 μm | ≤ 0.2% | ≤ 0.2% |
| < 425 μm | — | ≤ 0.5% |
| > 850 μm | ≤ 5.0% | — |
| > 1180 μm | — | ≤ 2.0% |
ℹ For additional particle size information, refer to Document No.: 45-D00954-en.
| Element | IRN97 H Cation Resin | IRN78 OH Anion Resin |
|---|---|---|
| Na | ≤ 40 mg/kg | ≤ 20 mg/kg |
| K | ≤ 20 mg/kg | ≤ 20 mg/kg |
| Fe | ≤ 20 mg/kg | ≤ 20 mg/kg |
| Cu | ≤ 5 mg/kg | ≤ 5 mg/kg |
| Co | ≤ 5 mg/kg | ≤ 5 mg/kg |
| Ca | ≤ 10 mg/kg | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Mg | ≤ 10 mg/kg | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Al | ≤ 10 mg/kg | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Hg | ≤ 20 mg/kg | ≤ 20 mg/kg |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Cl | — | ≤ 250 mg/kg |
| SiO₂ | — | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Parameter | IRN97 H Cation Resin | IRN78 OH Anion Resin |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Uncracked Beads | ≥ 95% | ≥ 95% |
| Friability (Average) | ≥ 400 g/bead | ≥ 600 g/bead |
| > 200 g/bead | ≥ 95% | ≥ 95% |
| Solubility in Water | ≤ 0.10% | ≤ 0.10% |
- Shipping Weight: 700 g/L (for mixed bed AmberLite™ IRN160 H/OH)
- Temperature Range: 5 – 100°C (41 – 212°F)
- pH Range (Stable): 0 – 14
⚠ Operation at elevated temperatures (e.g., >60–70°C) may impact system purity and resin life. Consult DuPont technical representatives for details.
- Pressure Drop: Estimated pressure drop as a function of service flow rate and temperature is provided in Figure 1 (refer to original document for detailed curves).
- WARNING: Strong oxidizing agents (e.g., nitric acid) may attack the resin under certain conditions, leading to degradation or violent reactions. Consult professionals before use.
- Users should review manufacturing processes and applications from health, safety, and environmental perspectives.
- Refer to the latest Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use and ensure compliance with local regulations.
Users should review manufacturing processes and applications from health, safety, and environmental perspectives. Refer to the latest Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use and ensure compliance with local regulations.
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