Applications
Applications
Typical activated carbon applications
Chemicals
Industrial applications
The use of activated carbon is well known in industrial applications for the removal of impurities such as colour or undesirable compounds
Air
Air purification
Drinking water filtration
Municipal and Industrial drinking water purification
Pharmaceuticals
Purification of antibiotics, injection fluids, contrast fluids; Purification of paracetamol and vitamins.
Water treatment
In addition to the treatment of water for human consumption, activated carbon is also widely used in other water treatment applications
Gas purification
Activated carbon is commonly used for the purification or separation of gases. Typical examples are: Biogas, Carbon Dioxide Purification, Separation by Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA):, Compressed Gas, Mercury Removal from natural gas, Gas Desulphurisation
Food and Feed ingredients
Activated Carbon is used as a decolorizing agent in the refining process for cane sugar as well as in the purification of sweeteners derived from corn, chicory and wheat.
Others
The unique properties of activated carbon have allowed it to find niche application in many different fields of use. Its stability and potentially very high surface area are the main characteristics, but also the fact that particle size, surface chemistry and other properties can be readily tailored broadens the use of the material