Coconut Shell Activated Carbon is a highly porous form of carbon derived from coconut shells through a process of carbonization and activation. It is widely used for adsorption, purification, and filtration applications due to its high surface area, excellent adsorption capacity, and microporous structure. Coconut shell activated carbon is particularly effective for removing impurities, contaminants, and odors from air, water, and gases, making it a popular choice in industries such as water treatment, air purification, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and gold recovery.

Key Features of Coconut Shell Activated Carbon

1. High Surface Area:

• Typically has a surface area of 900-1200 m²/g, providing a large number of active sites for adsorption.

2. Microporous Structure:

• Dominated by micropores (pore size < 2 nm), making it highly effective for adsorbing small molecules.

3. High Hardness:

• Harder than other types of activated carbon, reducing the risk of abrasion and dust formation.

4. Chemical Stability:

• Resistant to acids, alkalis, and organic solvents, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

5. Low Ash Content:

• Typically has less than 5% ash content, ensuring high purity and adsorption efficiency.

6. Renewable and Sustainable:

• Made from coconut shells, a renewable and eco-friendly raw material.

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Applications of Coconut Shell Activated Carbon

1. Water Treatment:

• Removes chlorine, organic compounds, heavy metals, and other contaminants from drinking water, wastewater, and industrial water.

2. Air Purification:

• Used in air filters to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odors, and harmful gases.

3. Food and Beverage Industry:

• Purifies and decolorizes sugar, beverages, and edible oils.

4. Pharmaceuticals:

• Used in the purification of drugs, APIs (active pharmaceutical ingredients), and solvents.

5. Gold Recovery:

• Adsorbs gold from cyanide solutions in the gold mining industry.

6. Gas Purification:

• Removes impurities from natural gas, biogas, and industrial gases.

7. Solvent Recovery:

• Recovers solvents from air streams in industrial processes.

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Advantages of Coconut Shell Activated Carbon

• High Adsorption Capacity:

• Effectively removes a wide range of contaminants due to its microporous structure.

• Long Service Life:

• High hardness and low ash content ensure long-lasting performance.

• Versatility:

• Suitable for liquid-phase (water) and gas-phase (air) applications.

• Eco-Friendly:

• Made from renewable coconut shells, reducing environmental impact.

• Cost-Effective:

• Provides excellent performance at a competitive cost.

  
  

How Coconut Shell Activated Carbon Works

1. Adsorption:

• Contaminants are attracted to the surface of the activated carbon and trapped within its pores.

2. Filtration:

• In water and air purification systems, the carbon acts as a filter, removing impurities as the fluid passes through.

3. Regeneration:

• The carbon can be regenerated by heating or chemical treatment to restore its adsorption capacity (in some applications).

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Manufacturing Process

1. Raw Material Preparation:

• Coconut shells are collected, cleaned, and dried.

2. Carbonization:

• The shells are heated in the absence of oxygen to produce carbonized char.

3. Activation:

• The char is treated with steam or chemicals at high temperatures to create a porous structure.

4. Crushing and Sizing:

• The activated carbon is crushed and sieved to produce granules or powder of the desired size.

5. Quality Control:

• The final product is tested for surface area, pore size distribution, adsorption capacity, and ash content.

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Selection Criteria

1. Particle Size:

• Available in granular, pelletized, or powdered forms to suit different applications.

2. Iodine Number:

• Indicates the adsorption capacity for small molecules (higher iodine number = higher capacity).

3. Ash Content:

• Lower ash content ensures higher purity and adsorption efficiency.

4. Moisture Content:

• Typically less than 5% to ensure optimal performance.

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5. Application-Specific Properties:

• Customized for water treatment, air purification, gold recovery, etc.

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Comparison with Other Types of Activated Carbon

Packing: 25KGS/Bag,  500KGS/ big bag

Pallet: 500KGS/PLT