1000mg/g Water Treatment Consumables , Coconut Activated Carbon Nutshell
Coconut Activated Carbon Nutshell 4x8 / 6x12 iodine 800/850/900/950/1000 mg/g
Like its name, coconut shell activated carbon comes from the coconut shell. To create its activated carbon form, the coconut undergoes a steam activation process. During activation, it creates millions of pores at the surface of the carbon thus increasing the total surface area. Coconut shell carbon has mainly micro-pores to meso-pores and due to its unique distribution of pore diameter, coconut shell activated carbons are very popular in the gas phase purification and potable water purification industries
OLC 12x40-100BOX Coconut Shell Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC) is a premium carbon for residential or commercial drinking water treatment applications. 1 cu.ft. of Coconut Shell carbon performs better than standard carbon "charcoal" filtering media in removing chlorine and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Coconut Shell carbon is an excellent filtration media, having high density with a balanced pore structure for efficient absorption. Most common application for an activated carbon is to remove unpleasant taste such as taste of chlorine from drinking water.
Regular Granular Coconut Shell Carbon
| Model | Activated Carbon Type |
| Mesh Size (US Sieve) | 4x8 / 6x12 / 8x16 / 8x30 / 12x40 / 20x50 |
| Iodine (mg/g) Minimum | 800/850/900/950/1000/1050/1100/1150/ 1200/1250/1300 |
| CCL4/CTC (%) Minimum | 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80 |
| Surface Area (m2/g) | 850-1350 |
| Apparent Density (g/cc) | 0.40-0.54 |
| Hardness (%) Minimum | 95 / 96 / 97 / 98 / 99 |
| Ash Content (%) Maximum | 5 |
| Moisture (%) Maximum | 5 |
| pH | 9.5 - 11 |
Water Washed Granular Coconut Shell Carbon
| Model | Activated Carbon Type |
| Mesh Size (US Sieve) | 4x8 / 6x12 / 8x16 / 8x30 / 12x40 / 20x50 |
| Iodine (mg/g) Minimum | 800/850/900/950/1000/1050/1100/1150/ 1200/1250/1300 |
| CCL4/CTC (%) Minimum | 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80 |
| Surface Area (m2/g) | 850-1350 |
| Apparent Density (g/cc) | 0.40-0.54 |
| Hardness (%) Minimum | 95 / 96 / 97 / 98 / 99 |
| Ash Content (%) Maximum | 3 |
| Moisture (%) Maximum | 2 |
| pH | 8-9.5 |
Why Choose Coconut Shell Activated Carbon?
Each raw material creates a porous network with uniquely sized pores. Activated carbon made from coconut shell is ideal for water filtration, as its tiny micropores match the size of most water-based contaminants.
In addition, coconuts are a renewable resource. A coconut tree can live for 100 years, and it will continue to produce coconuts until approximately 70 years of age. A mature coconut tree can produce up to 200 coconuts per year, and it is possible to get three or even four harvests per year from each tree.
How Is Activated Carbon Made from Coconut Shells?
The naturally carbon-rich shells are slowly heated to a very high temperature in a low-oxygen environment. This removes water and impurities without allowing the shells to burn. The resulting material, known as char, is activated through a variety of chemical and/or physical processes. These activation processes vastly expand the surface area and create the porous network.
The activated carbon is then formed into the desired type: powdered, granular, or extruded. Powdered activated carbon consists of particles fine enough to pass through an 80 mesh sieve. Granular particles are a bit larger, and are available in varying sizes. Extruded activated carbon is made by mixing granular activated carbon with a binder and pushing it through a pellet machine. Each type is uniquely suited to specific applications. The activated carbon is then impregnated with one or more chemicals if desired.
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