Industrial water treatment
Granular Activated Carbon for Industrial Water Treatment
Granular activated carbon for industrial water treatment, offered with sample evaluation and selection support based on your water characteristics and target outlet quality.
Share your water characteristics, flow rate and target outlet quality to discuss a suitable grade.
- Iodine value
- 500 – 1100 mg/g
- Bulk density
- 0.5 – 0.65 g/cm³
- Methylene blue adsorption
- ≥ 90 mg/g
- pH value
- 7 – 11
DESCRIPTION
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Granular activated carbon (GAC) is used in industrial water treatment to reduce dissolved organic compounds, residual oxidants, colour and taste-and-odour components through adsorption. It suits fixed-bed contactors, polishing stages and point-of-use treatment trains where a granular medium gives practical handling and backwashing characteristics.
Buyers typically compare grades against the incoming water analysis, target contaminants, contact time, bed depth and regeneration or replacement policy. Iodine value and moisture are useful starting indicators, but they should be read together with the agreed test method and the actual adsorption trial.
For selection, confirm the water source, flow, temperature, pH, competing substances and target outlet quality. Then agree a sample grade for testing, review the analytical result and define the batch specification before commercial supply.
To discuss a suitable granular activated carbon grade for your project, send your water analysis, flow data and target outlet quality for a technical review.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Block / pelletised coal-based activated carbon, extruded or crushed block carbon with low pressure drop for deep beds and gas service. The reference values below sit inside the coal-based series range and are confirmed per batch before quotation. Typical duty: municipal and industrial wastewater, flue gas treatment, deodorisation, solvent recovery.
| Iodine value | 500 – 1100 mg/g |
|---|---|
| Methylene blue adsorption | ≥ 90 mg/g |
| BET surface area | 650 – 1000 m²/g |
| CTC adsorption | ≥ 35 % |
| Ash content | ≤ 20 % |
| Moisture | ≤ 8 % |
| Hardness | ≥ 90 % |
| Bulk density | 0.5 – 0.65 g/cm³ |
| pH value | 7 – 11 |
| Particle size | 4 – 12 目 |
ADVANTAGES
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Selection is built around the water being treated, the treatment train and the required outlet quality.
Application-led grade selection
Grades are matched to the water source, target contaminants and contactor design, not chosen by a single number alone.
Grade selection
CREDENTIALS
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Product safety documentation
Safety information supports product handling, storage and customer qualification workflows.
Independent inspection support
Third-party inspection documents can be supplied for the applicable order, sample or production batch.
Batch and sample test reports
Test reports state the tested sample and method so buyers can compare results with the agreed specification.
PACKAGING
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Bagged, palletized and documented packing options for granular activated carbon supplied to industrial water treatment projects.
PROCESS
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A practical sequence for evaluating granular activated carbon in industrial water treatment.
Share water and duty data
Provide the water source, analysis, flow, temperature, pH and target outlet quality so the application can be reviewed.
Agree a sample grade
Select a development sample grade and confirm the test method for the indicators to be checked.
Run a controlled evaluation
Assess the sample under representative conditions, including contact time and any competing substances.
Confirm batch specification
Document the agreed indicator values, sampling plan and labeling requirements for the supply batch.
Plan packaging and delivery
Confirm bag size, pallet or bulk arrangements, labeling and required documents before shipment.
DIMENSIONS
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Classification references for granular activated carbon for industrial water treatment, covering material form, application and precursor material.
Product form
Granular activated carbon
Granular media for fixed-bed adsorption and filtration. Compare particle size, pressure drop and handling needs.
Application
Water treatment
Activated carbon selection for water polishing, colour and odour control. Share the water analysis and treatment targets.
Material
Coal-based activated carbon
A versatile material family for industrial treatment, with granular, pellet and powder forms selected to suit the process.
FAQ
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Common questions buyers ask when specifying granular activated carbon for industrial water treatment.
What information is needed to select a granular activated carbon grade?
Provide the water source and analysis, flow rate, temperature, pH, contactor design, target outlet quality and any competing substances. This helps frame a suitable grade and test plan.
How should a trial sample be evaluated?
Agree the test method and representative conditions first. Then review the sample against the indicators that matter for your application, such as iodine value and moisture, together with the adsorption result.
Can the specification be adjusted for a project?
The listed iodine value and moisture figures describe a development sample grade. Discuss your target range with us so the agreed batch specification can be confirmed within the approved metric framework.
What packaging options are available?
Bagged and palletized arrangements are common for granular carbon. Final bag size, pallet configuration, labeling and shipping documents are confirmed with the order.
How do I start an inquiry?
Send your water analysis, flow data, target outlet quality and required delivery terms. We will review the application and respond with a suitable sample and next steps.
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Build a material selection brief around water characteristics, flow and target outlet quality. Compare candidate grades with a controlled sample trial.