Nut Shell Activated Carbon
Nut Shell Activated Carbon is a specialized form of activated carbon derived from various nut shells, including but not limited to coconut shells. It is a high-performance adsorbent material that falls under the broader category of activated carbon products.
Key Characteristics Of Nut Shell Activated Carbon
Raw Material:
- Primarily produced from nut shells, with coconut shells being a common source
- Other potential sources include walnut shells, almond shells, and pecan shells
Manufacturing Process:
- Involves carbonization of the nut shell material
- Followed by an activation process using steam or chemical activation
- Produced under strict quality control measures
Physical Properties:
- Available in various forms: granular, powder, or custom shapes
- High surface area due to its porous structure
- Low ash content compared to some other carbon sources
Chemical Properties:
- Typically has a neutral to slightly alkaline pH
- High carbon content
- Low moisture content
Structural Features:
- Well-developed microporous structure
- High total pore volume
- Uniform pore size distribution
Customization:
- Can be tailored to specific particle sizes and activation levels
- Adaptable to various industry standards and specifications
Quality Assurance:
- Meets national and international quality standards
- Undergoes rigorous testing throughout the production process
Nut Shell Activated Carbon is an environmentally-friendly, renewable source of activated carbon because it is made from environmentally sustainable nut shell feedstock. Nut shells have unique properties, and this distinct structure contributes to high quality adsorbent material for a variety of industries and applications.
related types of activated carbon
- Iodine Value: 600-1200
- Mesh Size: 1×4/4×8/8×16/8×30/12×40/20×40/20×50/30×60/40×70 (More size on request)
- Apparent Density: 400-700
- Iodine Value: 500-1300
- Mesh Size:0.9-1mm/1.5-2mm/3-4mm/6mm/8mm(More size on request)
- Apparent Density: 450-600
- Iodine Value: 500-1300
- Mesh Size: 150/200/300/350 (More size on request)
- Apparent Density: 450 – 550
- Iodine Value: 400-800
- Mesh Size: 100×100×100mm/100×100×50mm (Custom cell density on request)
- Apparent Density: 350-450
- Bore Diameter：1.5-8mm
- Activation Method: Steam/gas activation at high temperatures
- Pore Structure: Microporous-dominated, uniform pore distribution
- Environmental Profile: Chemical-free, low ash content
- Primary Applications: Gas-phase adsorption, drinking water purification
- Activation Method: Chemical activation (e.g., H₃PO₄/ZnCl₂) at moderate temperatures
- Pore Structure: Mesoporous-rich, higher surface area
- Process Efficiency: Shorter activation time, 30-50% higher yield
- Post-Treatment: Acid-washing required to remove residues
- Functionalization: Loaded with active agents (e.g., I₂/Ag/KOH)
- Targeted Adsorption: Enhanced capture of specific pollutants (e.g., Hg⁰/H₂S/acid gases)
- Customization: Chemically optimized for target contaminants
- Core Applications: Industrial gas treatment, CBRN protection
Benefits
Superior Raw Material
Produced from high-quality nut shells, ensuring excellent hardness, durability, and consistent performance across various applications.
Versatile Applications
Suitable for a wide range of uses including sewage treatment, waste gas treatment, and high-end water purification processes.
Environmental Compliance
Meets international environmental standards (such as REACH, RoHS), supporting customers' environmental protection goals and sustainable practices.
Customizable Solutions
Offers personalized product options to meet specific customer needs, ensuring optimal performance for unique applications.
Advanced Production Technology
Utilizes international leading activated carbon preparation technology, guaranteeing superior product quality and performance.
Strict Quality Control
Undergoes rigorous testing from raw material selection to finished product, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
Sustainable Choice
Aligns with green environmental protection concepts, contributing to reduced environmental impact and supporting eco-friendly initiatives.
Applications
Water Treatment
Nut shell activated carbon is perfect for water treatment applications, where it is effectively used to remove organic materials, as well as taste and odor causing substances, from drinking water and wastewater. Its strong capacity for adsorption and compatibility with neutral pH applications make nut shell activated carbon ideally suited for applications requiring substantial water purification action with sensitivity, in municipal and industrial settings.
Gas Treatment
Nut shell activated carbon is used in gas purification systems, where it is effective in the removal of harmful substances and odors found in industrial emissions and the indoor air of commercial systems. Its high surface area and microporous nature are very beneficial in controlling pollution and improving air quality in a variety of commercial and industrial related establishments.
Gold Recovery
Nut shell activated carbon is fundamental to physical processes involved with gold recovery. Its adsorption capability and selectivity to remove gold from ore leachates, allows nut shell activated carbon to make a difference in the efficiency and cost effectiveness gold recovery in the global mining industry.
Food Industry
Nut shell activated carbon is used in the food industry to promote color removal, purification and removal of impurities during processing. It is useful in various food product processing applications, such as sugar refining and beverage production, where it contributes to the quality of the food product by enhancing taste and visual properties.
