Activated carbons
What is activated carbon and how does it work?
Activated carbon has a basic of a carbonaceus nature having a vast and many-branched porous structure that is capable of entrapping internally molecules of organic compounds. The capacity of carbon to capture and fix within its porous structure the molecules of organic compounds dispersed in a fluid medium (liquid or gaseous) with which the active carbon comes into contact, is known as ADSORPTION and is governed by well-known physical laws as the Van der Waals forces.
Active carbon is available in three main physical forms:
Powders, granules, / flakes and exstruded
The choice for its employment in one form or another is strictly linked to the process in which the carbon is to be used, and our technical staff is at your disposal to advise you at best and to identify the most suitable product for your needs.
Granular activated carbon
Granular form is obtained through physical activation of coal or wood charcoal and is
available in various measures
20x40, 12x40; 12x30; 8x30; 8x16; 6x12; 4x8 U.S. MESH.
Powder activated carbon
Obtained by means of a physical or chemical activation of wood or coal based raw material
Extruded activated carbon
Obtained by means of physical activation. it is available in the Standard diameters of 3 or 4 mm. On request even of diameters of 1, 2 and 5 mm are available.
Impregnated activated carbons for special applications
This is an activated carbon treated with chemical compounds that allow the removal of pollutants that can't be absorbed on standard activated carbon.