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Activated Carbon Performance & Effectiveness

Updated: Jul 18, 2022


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