Powdered Activated Carbon
Crystal Clear Carbons offers a diverse range of high-quality coconut shell-based powdered activated carbon (PAC), available in both standard and customized grades. With particle sizes ranging from below 180 microns to as fine as 20 microns, our PAC is designed for superior adsorption efficiency across multiple applications.
Compared to granular activated carbon, PAC features a finer particle size, resulting in a significantly higher surface area-to-volume ratio. This enhances its ability to quickly and effectively remove contaminants, making it an essential component in various treatment processes. Unlike granular (GAC) & pelletized (PAC), coconut shell-based Powder AC has a higher porosity and faster adsorption kinetics, ensuring superior removal of contaminants, organic pollutants, heavy metals, and chlorine byproducts in industries such as water treatment, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, & air purification.
Powdered Activated Carbon is widely used in water treatment applications, including raw water intakes, rapid mix basins, clarifiers, and gravity filters. Its fast adsorption properties ensure the efficient removal of impurities, helping to maintain superior water quality in industrial and municipal treatment systems.
Feature of Powder Activated Carbon
Higher Surface Area-Volume Ratio
Due to its fine particle size, PAC offers a significantly larger surface area, enhancing its adsorption efficiency compared to granular and pelletized activated carbon.
Faster Adsorption Kinetic
The smaller particle size allows PAC to achieve rapid contaminant removal, making it ideal for short-contact time applications like water and air purification.
Enhanced Microporosity
Coconut shell PAC has a high proportion of micropores, making it highly effective in adsorbing low-molecular-weight contaminants such as VOCs, heavy metals, and chlorine byproducts.
Superior Dispersion Liquid Uses
Unlike granular and pelletized activated carbon, PAC can be easily dispersed in liquid systems, ensuring even distribution and maximum contact with pollutants.
Effective for Intermittent Use
PAC can be dosed as needed in treatment processes without requiring permanent filtration beds, offering operational flexibility and cost efficiency.
Best for Urgent / Season Treatment
Can be introduced into water treatment systems on demand to address sudden contamination issues or seasonal changes in water quality.
Reduced Fouling in Water Treatment
Unlike granular or pelletized forms, PAC does not require fixed adsorption columns, reducing the risk of biofouling and clogging in filters.
More Cost-Effective for Short-Term
While granular and pelletized activated carbon are used in long-term fixed-bed systems, PAC is often a more economical choice for temporary or batch treatments.
Easier Regeneration & Disposal
Since PAC is often used as a single-use adsorbent, it eliminates the need for complex thermal regeneration processes required for granular and pelletized forms.
Better for Industrial Adaptability
Widely used in pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and chemical industries due to its ability to be easily mixed into solutions, slurries, and treatment processes.
Specification
GAC have a high surface area (900-1500 m²/gm BET) and robust physical properties, making it an ideal solution for removing VOCs, organic vapor, noble gas, chlorinated solvents, and other impurity from air and water. With excellent resistance to mechanical and thermal stress, low fines and dust generation, and a longer operating range, Crystal Clear Carbon ensures efficient and reliable purification. Available in various particle sizes and packaging options, we can tailor our product to meet your specific requirements.
Steam Activated Powdered
Manufactured for efficient removal of organic gases, vapors, and solvents (boiling point >65°C). Made from steam-activated coconut shell charcoal for superior adsorption and thermal stability.
Features:
✔️ High-efficiency organic gas adsorption
✔️ Long-lasting performance & heat resistance
✔️ EN14387 compliant for industrial use
Applications: Gas masks, solvent recovery, toxic gas filtration.
Applications of Powdered Activated Carbon
Our coconut shell based Powdered activated Carbon (PAC) is Made to effectively remove a wide range of contaminants from air and water. With its fine particle size and high adsorption capacity, it efficiently eliminates volatile organic compounds (VOCs), organic vapors, noble gases, chlorinated solvents, pesticides, and compounds that cause taste and odor issues. Manufactured through steam activation at high temperatures, this PAC has a highly porous structure, making it an excellent choice for fast and efficient purification in water treatment, air filtration, and industrial applications.
Water Treatment
Represents purification by removing chlorine, pesticides, and organic impurities.
Food & Beverage
Highlights decolorization, purification, and odor removal in sugar refining and beverage processing.
Pharmaceutical
Symbolizes purity assurance in drug manufacturing and API processing.
Air & Gas Filtration
Depicts effective VOC and odor control in industrial emissions.
Environmental Remediation
Indicates soil decontamination and hazardous pollutant removal.
Chemical Processing
Represents its role in catalyst recovery and solvent purification.
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FAQ
What is Powder activated carbon and its use?
Powdered activated carbon (PAC) is a fine, highly porous adsorbent made from coconut shell charcoal through steam activation. Its small particle size provides a large surface area for efficient removal of contaminants from water, air, and industrial processes.
How does PAC differ from granular or pelletized activated carbon?
PAC has a much smaller particle size compared to granular and pelletized activated carbon, which increases its surface area and enhances its adsorption efficiency. It is typically used in applications where rapid adsorption and easy dispersion in liquid systems are required.
How is PAC used in water treatment?
AC is commonly added to water treatment systems to remove chlorine, pesticides, herbicides, organic pollutants, and taste- and odor-causing compounds. It is often applied in raw water intake points, mixing basins, and filtration units.
PAC is widely used in water purification, air filtration, food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, environmental remediation, and chemical processing for contaminant removal, decolorization, and odor control.
Can Powdered AC be used for air purification?
Yes, PAC is effective in removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odorous gases, and other air pollutants. It is commonly used in industrial exhaust treatment, odor control, and gas purification systems.
Is PAC reusable or does it need to be replaced after use?
PAC is generally a single-use adsorbent and is not regenerated like granular activated carbon. After adsorption, it is removed from the system and disposed of, making it ideal for intermittent or batch treatment processes.
Does PAC cause clogging in filtration systems?
PAC is typically added as a suspension in water or used in batch processes, so it does not clog filters in the same way as granular carbon. However, proper dosing and settling methods should be followed to prevent excessive accumulation.
How do I determine the right dosage of PAC for my application and How is that disposed of after use??
The dosage of PAC depends on factors such as water quality, contaminant concentration, and treatment goals. It is typically determined through laboratory testing and pilot trials to achieve optimal performance.
Powdered AC disposal depends on the type of contaminants it has adsorbed. In most cases, it can be safely disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations. In industrial applications, spent PAC may require specialized handling.
Other Products
Pellet Activate Carbon
Pellet activated carbon is shaped into small, uniform cylinders that are strong, low-dust, and highly efficient for air and gas purification. Its high adsorption capacity makes it ideal for removing pollutants, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and harmful gases in industrial and environmental processes.
Granule Active Carbon
Granular activated carbon consists of irregularly shaped particles with a large surface area, making it perfect for water filtration, wastewater treatment, and industrial purification. It effectively removes contaminants, odors, and chemicals, ensuring clean and safe solutions for various applications.