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Activated Carbon 8x30 and 12x40 are made from selected grade of bituminous coal. They are produced under rigidly controlled conditions and have a good distribution of macropores and micropores. Consequently, they are highly suitable for use in water treatment.

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12 X 40 Mesh

General Specifications

Mesh Size - 8 x 30
Iodine Number, mg/g(min) - 950
Total Surface Area, m²/g (min) - 900-1000
  (N₂ BET Method)
Apparent Density, g/cm³(min) - .46
Abrasion Number, Ro-Tap(min) - 70
Effective Size, mm (avg) - 0.85
Moisture (max) - 3%
Oversize (max) - 5%
Undersize (max) - 5%

Mesh Size - 12 x 40
Iodine Number, mg/g (min) - 1000
Total Surface Area, m²/g (min) - 1000-1100
  (N₂ BET Method)
Apparent Density, g/cm³ (min) - .47
Abrasion Number, Ro-Tap (min) - 75
Effective Size, mm (avg) - 0.60
Moisture (max) - 3%
Oversize (max) - 5%
Undersize (max) - 5%

Caution: Wet Activated Carbon Depletes Oxygen from Air.
Whenever workers enter a vessel containing carbon, all precautions must be taken since dangerously low levels
of oxygen may be encountered. Atmosphere sampling and work procedures for potentially low oxygen areas should be followed.

Standard Packaging

1100 pound supersacks
55 pound bags
20 and 4.5 pound cans