Activated Carbon
Activated carbon, also called activated charcoal, is a form of carbon commonly used to filter contaminants from water and air, among many other uses. It is processed to have small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions The pH of date seeds activated carbon and commercial activated carbon are 0.57 and 9.1 respectively. Activated carbon can be defined as a crude form of graphite with a random or amorphous structure, which is highly porous over a broad range of pore sizes, from visible cracks and crevices to cracks and crevices of molecular dimensions. Activated carbon is used to purify liquids and gases in a variety of applications, including municipal drinking water, food and beverage processing, odor removal, industrial pollution control. Activated carbon is produced from carbonaceous source materials, such as coconuts, nutshells, coal, peat and wood.In water purification, activated carbon removes impurities and contaminants through the chemical process of adsorption. But it is used in a wide range of applications besides water filtration. In fact, activated carbon is an essential component in many different industries. Coconut shell activated carbon is known for high hardness and low dust. Coconut shell activated carbon has a very high hardness and is more abrasion resistant than any other type. It is a totally natural, environmentally friendly product, that has a very small carbon foot print, since it is derived from coconut shells. Besides, carbon black is produced from incomplete combustion of heavy petroleum products while activated carbon is produced from charcoal.
