What Affects the Performance of Activated Carbon?
The adsorptive capacity of the carbon is affected by the:
Molecular Size of the Impurity
Concentration of the Impurity
Particle Size of the Carbon
Pore Size Distribution of the Carbon
Temperature and pH of the Solution
The adsorption efficiency of carbon increases as:
Particle Size of the Carbon Becomes Smaller
Solubility of the Molecule Decreases
Temperature of the Solution Decreases
Contact Time Between the Carbon and Solution Increases
Pore Structure Matches Molecular Size of the Impurity
Activated Carbon works best when temperature of the solution is between 40-90 degrees F and when pH is 4-10. Recomm