Top Industrial Applications of Pelletized Activated Carbon

Introduction

Activated carbon has been the top choice as a purification agent across continents throughout the ages. It’s just that the process of purification has advanced significantly. Nowadays, it’s been used in wide industry sectors and is classified into various types like granular, powdered, and pelletized activated carbons. In this blog, we will take a deep dive into the characteristics and applications of pelletized activated carbon and how to choose the appropriate one for your industry. 

To start with, let us understand what a pelletized activated carbon is. This kind generally comes in cylindrical shapes, ranging between 0.8mm to 5mm in diameter, and is achieved by extruding activated carbon. Natural raw materials like wood and coconut shells are used in the production. After sorting the raw materials, they are ground into fine particles and combined with a binder to ensure consistency when the material is subjected to moulding. Post that, carbonization and activation are carried out, which renders its excellent porous structure with high adsorption capability. 

What Makes Pellet Activated Carbon Ideal for Industrial Use

There are several key features that make it ideal for varied industrial use cases. Here are some of them-

• High adsorption capacity and greater density of pores in diverse dimensions enable this type of activated carbon to absorb a wide range of impurities, including heavy metals, organic compounds, VOCs, and odour-causing substances. 
• Compared to other structures, the cylindrical structure has greater mechanical strength. Thus, it can withstand high wear and tear applications of diverse industries.
• Its structure is cleaner and more efficient compared to its counterparts. It can also be revived through high-temperature steam and chemical agents, making it a cost-effective purification solution in numerous industries. 

Industrial Applications of Pelletized Activated Carbon

There are numerous industrial uses of activated carbon pellets, and here are some of the significant ones-

• Jewellery Industry (Gold recovery)
• Paint Industry
• Odor control
• Biogas desulfurization
• Environmental air purification
• Elimination of VOCs in exhaust gas
• Food & beverage industry
• Respirators Industries (production of gas masks)
• Maintenance of aquariums, ponds, and swimming pool water
• Municipal Wastewater Treatment
• Recovery of gasoline in gas stations, refineries, and oil tanks

Emerging Uses of Activated Carbon Pellets

While the above section clearly highlighted the wide range of industrial applications of activated carbon pellets, there are a few among them that are emerging and are highly effective. These are-

• Control of organic pollutants in a wide range of off-gas applications for environmental purposes
• Solvent recovery systems, in cases where cyclohexanone is the solvent 
• Purification of different types of industrial and hydrocarbon gases in fixed beds or pressure swing adsorption applications, like helium recovery and natural gas purification

How to Choose the Right Activated Carbon Pellets for Your Industry

Choosing the right activated carbon comes with knowledge and information about the same. For instance, study the parameters such as particle size, CTC activity, coarseness, hardness, moisture content, etc. Post that, you should also cross-check whether it is according to the ASTM standards or not. 

Once all of these suffice your industry’s needs, only then should you place an order from the respective activated carbon supplier. 

Conclusion

Pelletized activated carbon undoubtedly is one of the most sought-after activated carbons for diverse industries in India and beyond. As a pioneer in manufacturing pelletized activated carbon since 1975, we at Suneeta Carbons have always strived to offer our clients the best quality, tested meticulously according to the ASTM standards. Since we are also a renowned supplier and exporter of high-quality activated carbon across several countries, we apply the best packaging for your products. 

Get your activated carbon shipped to you in no time through Suneeta Carbons. Order today and get the best results.