Activated carbon
- Createtime： 2026-04-14
- Updatetime： 2026-09-30
Product Details
| useage |
Industrial use
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| deliveryInfo |
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| appearance |
powder
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| Molecular Weight |
12.01
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| aliasen |
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| supplyCapacity |
50000MT/Month
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| harbor |
Qingdao,China
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| minorder |
1KG
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| Appearance |
Black powder
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Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
1. Basic Info
Name: Activated carbon
Alias: Activated charcoal
CAS No.: 64365-11-3
Molecular Formula: C (elemental carbon, amorphous carbon)
Molecular Weight: 12.01 (single carbon atom)
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Black powder, granular or columnar solid
- Odor: Odorless, tasteless
- Solubility: Insoluble in water, all organic solvents and acid-base solutions
- Density: Bulk density 0.35–0.55 g/cm3; true density ~2.0–2.2 g/cm3
- Pore structure: Rich micropore, mesopore and macropore structure; large specific surface area (500–2000 m2/g)
- Adsorption performance: Strong physical adsorption capacity for organic matter, pigment, odor, heavy metal ions, residual chlorine
- Hygroscopy: Absorbs water vapor easily under humid conditions, water holding capacity up to 30–60%
- Electrical property: Weak conductivity, good static adsorption effect
- Particle form classification: Powder activated carbon, granular activated carbon, extruded columnar carbon, honeycomb activated carbon
- Thermal property: Non-melting, sublimates at high temperature under vacuum
Chemical Properties
- Main composition: Over 90% elemental carbon, small amount of oxygen, hydrogen, ash metal impurities
- Chemical stability: Stable to dilute acid, dilute alkali, most organic solvents at room temperature
- Combustion characteristic: Burns in air above 350°C to generate CO?; can react with strong oxidants at high temperature
- Surface functional groups: Contains hydroxyl, carboxyl, lactone groups, can produce chemical adsorption with polar substances
- Regeneration performance: Desorption and regeneration can be realized by high-temperature roasting, steam activation, chemical washing
- Catalyst carrier property: High specific surface area can load metal ions, used as catalyst support
- Reductivity: Weak reducing property, can reduce partial metal ions in solution
- Compatibility: Inert with most raw materials; avoid long-term mixing with strong oxidants (potassium permanganate, hydrogen peroxide)
3. Main Application Fields
1. Water Treatment Industry (Core Application)
- Tap water purification: Remove residual chlorine, peculiar smell, organic pollutants, heavy metal lead, cadmium, arsenic
- Sewage advanced treatment: Decolorization, COD reduction, adsorption of refractory organics
- Pure water / ultrapure water pretreatment, underground water iron and manganese removal
2. Food & Beverage Decolorization
Decolorizing and impurity removing agent for sugar, glucose, maltose, edible oil, wine, fruit juice; adsorb pigment, macromolecular colloid, peculiar smell to improve product clarity.
3. Pharmaceutical Industry
- Decolorization of pharmaceutical intermediates, API solution, traditional Chinese medicine extract
- Oral activated carbon tablets for detoxification, intestinal toxin adsorption
- Purification of injection liquid to remove pyrogen impurities
4. Air & Gas Purification
- Industrial waste gas treatment: Adsorb VOCs, formaldehyde, benzene, malodorous gas
- Air conditioner, air purifier filter element, indoor formaldehyde removal
- Gas separation, solvent recovery, tank breathing gas deodorization
5. Industrial Chemical Auxiliary
- Catalyst carrier for chemical synthesis, precious metal catalyst carrier
- Electroplating wastewater decolorization and metal ion recovery
- Solvent recovery of printing ink, coating industry
6. Daily Chemical & Other Fields
Cosmetic cleansing mask adsorption raw material, refrigerator deodorant, aquarium water purification, cigarette filter tip additive.
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS Number | 64365-11-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C |
| Molecular Weight | 12.01 |
| Appearance | Black powder/granular/columnar solid |
| Iodine adsorption value | Water treatment grade ≥800 mg/g; food/pharma grade ≥1000 mg/g |
| Methylene blue adsorption | ≥120–180 mg/g |
| Moisture Content | ≤10.0% |
| Ash Content | Water grade ≤15%; food/medicine grade ≤5% |
| pH Value (aqueous suspension) | 5.0–9.0 |
| Hardness (column carbon) | ≥90% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | Food/Pharma ≤10 ppm |
| Bulk Package | 25kg woven bag lined PE film |
| Storage Condition | Hermetic dry ventilated warehouse ≤25℃; isolate humid air, volatile organic pollutants and strong oxidants |
| Transportation Rule | Ordinary solid adsorbent, moisture-proof packaging |
| Shelf Life | 36 months under intact sealed packaging |
