Activated Carbon (Charcoal Base)

Type: Powder, Granular, Pelletized

Size: Granular Activated Carbon (GAC): Sizes typically range from 4×8 mesh to 12×40 mesh.
Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC): Particle sizes ranging from 100 to 325 mesh.
Pelletized Activated Carbon: Cylindrical pellets with diameters ranging from 1.5 to 5 mm.

Description

Charcoal-based activated carbon is the cost-efficient choice for general industrial adsorption use.

What it is: High-surface-area porous carbon produced from wood or charcoal feedstock.

Key applications: Water purification, air and gas purification, decolorization in food and sugar processing, and solvent recovery.

Choosing the right grade: Charcoal-based carbon is the more cost-efficient option when an application doesn’t need the extra hardness and micro-porosity of coconut shell-based carbon. Match the grade to your budget and actual performance need rather than defaulting to the premium option.

Related products: Activated Carbon (Coconut Base).