Blogs, nanopowder   0   12 March 2025

What is Activated Carbon Micron Powder?

Activated Carbon Micron Powder is a finely ground form of activated carbon, known for its high surface area, porosity, and adsorption capacity. It is widely used in water purification, air filtration, pharmaceuticals, and chemical processing due to its ability to remove contaminants, toxins, and pollutants effectively.

Chemical Properties of Activated Carbon Micron Powder

  • Chemical Formula: C
  • Molecular Weight: 12.01 g/mol
  • Appearance: Black fine powder
  • Density: 0.4 – 0.6 g/cm³ (varies based on porosity)
  • Surface Area: 500 – 2500 m²/g
  • Pore Size: Microporous, mesoporous, or macroporous depending on processing
  • pH Range: 6 – 11
  • CAS Number: 7440-44-0

Applications of Activated Carbon Micron Powder

  1. Water Purification & Wastewater Treatment

    • Removes organic contaminants, heavy metals, chlorine, and toxic chemicals.
    • Used in municipal water treatment, industrial effluent filtration, and desalination plants.

  2. Air & Gas Filtration

    • Eliminates volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odors, and harmful gases.
    • Applied in HVAC systems, air purifiers, and industrial gas purification.

  3. Pharmaceutical & Medical Applications

    • Used in poison treatment and drug detoxification (activated charcoal).
    • Essential in pharmaceutical processing to purify drugs and remove impurities.

  4. Food & Beverage Industry

    • Used in sugar refining, edible oil purification, and beverage filtration.
    • Enhances color, taste, and purity of food products.

  5. Gold Recovery & Mining Industry

    • Applied in gold extraction (CIP and CIL processes) due to its high adsorption capacity for gold cyanide complexes.

  6. Chemical Processing & Industrial Applications

    • Utilized as a catalyst support and solvent recovery material.
    • Removes impurities in petrochemical and fine chemical production.

  7. Cosmetics & Personal Care

    • Used in face masks, toothpaste, and skin care for its deep-cleansing properties.

  8. Energy Storage & Supercapacitors

    • Applied in supercapacitors and battery electrodes to enhance electrical conductivity.

Activated Carbon Micron Powder Prices

Prices depend on purity, surface area, pore structure, and application.

  • Industrial Grade (500 – 1000 m²/g Surface Area): $1 – $5 per kg
  • Food & Pharmaceutical Grade (1000 – 2000 m²/g Surface Area): $5 – $20 per kg
  • High Purity (Supercapacitor & Gold Recovery Grade): $20 – $100 per kg

Prices fluctuate based on global demand, raw material availability (coconut shell, wood, coal-based carbon), and processing methods.

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