Activated Carbon Data Sheet

Grade: Microcarb SXO 4 x 8 Carbon

Grade SXO 4 x 8 is a granular, coconut shell manufactured by steam activation. The material is porous adsorbent with a highly developed internal surface area.

• Excellent hardness.
• Optimum adsorption kinetics.

• Highly developed Micropore structure.
• Highly developed pore structure.

Standard Specifications

Parameters

Unit

Value

Method

Type

-

Coconut Shell

-

CTC

% min

60

ASTM D3467

Moisture as packed

% max

5

ASTM D2867

Hardness

% min

98

ASTM D3802

Mesh Size US Sieve

-

-

ASTM D2862

+4 (4.75mm)

% max

5

-

4 x 8 (2.36MM X 0.60mm)

Balance

-

-8 (2.36mm)

% max

5

-

Typical Properties

-

-

Parameters

Unit

Value

Method

Bulk Density

g cm³

0.48

ASTM D2854

pH Aqueous Extract

-

10

ASTM D3838

Ignition Temperature

Degree C

350

ASTM D3466

Ash

% max

2

ASTM D2866

Surface Area

mg²g^-1

1,250

BET N₂

Pore volume

cm³g^-1

1.11

-

Pore Size Distribution

Micropores (r<1nm)

cm³g^-1

.40

N2 Isotherm

Mesopores (r=1-25nm)

cm³g^-1

0.12

N2 Isotherm

Macropores (r>25nm)

cm³g^-1

0.21

Hg Porosimetrty

DST 2/Rev D - Jan 1991

The information contained herein is provided for consideration and evaluation by technically knowledgeable individuals. No guarantees are implied with use of this information.