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What is Activated Carbon ?

Activated Carbon is a non-graphite form of carbon which could be produced from any carbonaceous
material such as coal, lignite, wood, paddy husk, coir pith, coconut shell, etc. Activated carbon manufactured
from coconut shell is considered superior to those obtained from other sources mainly because of small
macrospores structure which renders it more effective for the adsorption of gas/ vapor and for the removal of
colour and odour of compounds.
Activated carbon has the strongest physical adsorption forces or the
highest volume of adsorbing porosity of any material known to
mankind. Activated carbon can have a surface of greater than
1000m/g.
Manufacturing Process
There are two types of processing process.
Steam Activation.
Chemical Activation.
We manufacture both form of Activated carbon which is commonly
used across the world.

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Process of Steam Activation

The process of activation is carried out in two stages. First the coconut shell
is converted into shell charcoal by carbonization process which is usually
carried out in mud-pits, brick kilns and metallic portable kilns. The coconut
shell charcoal is activated by reaction with steam at a temperature of 900oC 1100oC under controlled atmosphere in a rotary kiln. The reaction between
steam and charcoal takes place at the internal surface area, creating more sites for adsorption. The
temperature factor, in the process of activation is very important. Below 900oC the reaction becomes too
slow and is very uneconomical. Above 1100oC the reaction becomes diffusion controlled and therefore takes
place on the outer surface of the charcoal resulting in loss of charcoal.
Properties of Activated Carbon
There is wide variety of activated carbon with exhibits different
characteristics depending upon the raw material and activation technique
used in their production. Understanding both Absorptive and Physical
characteristics of the material is very important in the selecting an activated
carbon.
Adsorptive Characteristics

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Surface area (BET N2) :- measurement, using nitrogen (N2), of the extent of the pore surface developed
within the matrix of the activated carbon. Used as a primary indicator of the activity level, based on the
principle that the greater the surface area, the higher the number of adsorptive sites available.
Pore size distribution :-determination of the pore size distribution of an activated carbon is an
extremely useful way of understanding the performance characteristics of the material. The
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) define the pore size distribution as:
Micropores r < 1nm
Mesopores r 1-25nm
Macropores r > 25nm
The macrospores are used as the entrance to the activated carbon, the mesopores for transportation and
the microspores for adsorption.
Iodine number :-measurement of the porosity of an activated carbon by adsorption of iodine from
solution.
Carbon tetrachloride activity :- measurement of the porosity of an activated carbon is being tested by
the adsorption of saturated carbon tetrachloride vapour.
Physical Characteristics
Hardness
Bulk Density
Particle size distribution.
Hardness - an important factor in system design, filter life and product handling. There are large differences
in the hardness of activated carbons, depending on the raw material and activity level.
Bulk Density - should be carefully considered when filling fixed volumes as it can have considerable
commercial implications The backwashed and drained density will show a lower value due to the water film
between the particles of activated carbon.
Particle size distribution- the finer the particle size of an activated carbon, the better the access to the
surface area and the faster the rate of adsorption kinetics. In vapour phase systems this needs to be
considered against pressure drop, which will affect energy cost. Careful consideration of particle size
distribution can provide significant operating benefits.
Capital Carbon has been manufacturer and supplier of powdered and paletted activated carbon, since year
2010. With vast experience and in-depth know how in the manufacturing of Activated Carbon and providing
quality being the prime motto, have successfully scaled new heights.
We use Wood Charcoal to produce different grades of Steam-Activated Carbons. Capital Carbon has always
worked meticulously on stability and clear vision of its future, which results in perfect planning and
impeccable production. The industry sources its own raw material and is located nearer to the sources. Our
prime focus is on providing best Quality to our clients. At every step in our operation, Quality is what we
endeavor for. We have a well-equipped, modern testing laboratory and each material is tested several times

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during intermediate stages of production and then before dispatch as well.

We can offer all technical assistance to any user including suggestions about what grade to use for an
application and also how to draw maximum benefit from the use of a carbon.
The economical approach along with the excellent Quality of our activated carbon products, has given us
credibility and long-term relationship in the market. We work on the policy of minimum rejection to reduce
the overhead expenses. We are proud to announce that we have been able to achieve less than 1% rejection
rate for the full range of our products.

Applications:
Corn syrup decolorization
Decaffeination of coffee
Dechlorination of drinking water
Gasoline vapor recovery
Glycerin purification
Glycol purification
Gold recovery
Groundwater remediation
High-purity hydrogen
Hydrogen sulfide from drinking
water

Get in touch:
CAPITAL CARBON
Regd. Office:
Fortune Gold, Office No.T-338,
Plot No. C-920, G.I.D.C. Lodhika,
Kishan Gate Main Road,
Dist. Rajkot,
METODA - 360 021.
Gujarat, India.
Mobile:
Mr. Hiren Vachhani
+91 90990 66652
Mr. Ankit Varsani
+91 97276 34054

Email: info capitalcarbon.in

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