Activated Carbon

Granular activated carbon is made from raw organic materials (such as coconut shells or coal) that are high in carbon. Heat, in the absence of oxygen, is used to increase (activate) the surface area of the carbon; this is why these filters are sometimes referred to as “charcoal” filters. The activated carbon removes certain chemicals that are dissolved in water passing through a filter containing GAC by trapping (adsorbing) the chemical in the GAC.

Coconut Shell Activated

Coconut shell activated carbon has a very high hardness and is more abrasion resistant than any other type. It is a totally natural, environmentally friendly product, that has a very small carbon foot print, since it is derived from coconut shells. As most of its pore structure consists of micropores (more than 80%), coconut shell carbon can efficiently absorb impurities with micropore molecular structure, such as those present in drinking water. In addition, because of its high abrasion resistance and exceptional chemical and physical characteristics, only coconut shell activated carbon can support applications such as recovery of gold and other precious metals.

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Coal Based Activated

Coal based activated carbon is available in four different types of base material - bituminous, sub bituminous, anthracite, & lignite, consisting of micro, meso and macro pore structures. This unique pore distribution makes coal based activated carbon ideal to remove small to large molecular structures. Typical applications include but not limited to odor control in liquid & vapor phase applications, improve taste in liquids, liquid decolorization and purification of wastewater & potable water. Coal base carbon is also available in granular, extruded (Pelletized), and powder forms.