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242233

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Activated charcoal

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DARCO®, 4-12 mesh particle size, granular

Synonym(s):

Charcoal activated

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C
CAS Number:
7440-44-0
Molecular Weight:
12.01
EC Number:
231-153-3
MDL number:
MFCD00133992
UNSPSC Code:
11101522
PubChem Substance ID:
329752602
NACRES:
SB.52

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vapor pressure

<0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

100

form

granular

autoignition temp.

842 °F

manufacturer/tradename

DARCO®

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resistivity

1375 μΩ-cm, 20°C (graphite)

impurities

≤0.40% dust
≤12% moisture content

particle size

4-12 mesh

mp

3550 °C (lit.)

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, Enabling

SMILES string

[C]

InChI

1S/C

InChI key

OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Activated charcoal (DARCO®, 4-12 mesh particle size, granular) can be used in combination with ozone for the tertiary treatment of wastewater. It can also be utilized in selective adsorption of phenanthrene with a selectivity of ~38.[1][2]

Other Notes

Acid-washed lignite carbon for general uses.

Legal Information

DARCO is a registered trademark of Cabot Norit Americas, Inc.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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SHBR2378
SHBP5200
SHBN7922

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Granular activated carbon promoted ozonation of a food-processing secondary effluent
Alvarez PM, et al.
Journal of Hazardous Materials, 185(2-3), 776-783 (2011)
Single and competitive adsorption of Cd and Zn onto a granular activated carbon.
Gabaldon, et al.
Water Research, 30(12), 3050-3060 (1996)
Selective adsorption of phenanthrene dissolved in surfactant solution using activated carbon
Ahn CK, et al.
Chemosphere, 69(11), 1681-1688 (2007)
The effects of the surface oxidation of activated carbon, the solution pH and the temperature on adsorption of ibuprofen
Guedidi H, et al.
Carbon, 54, 432-443 (2013)
Yuka Kawashita et al.
Organic letters, 5(20), 3713-3715 (2003-09-26)
[reaction: see text] 2-Arylbenzoxazoles were directly synthesized from substituted 2-aminophenols and aldehydes in the presence of activated carbon (Darco KB) in xylene under an oxygen atmosphere.
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  1. what is the raw material of this product? (activated charcoal)(242233) wood, organic material

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    1. This product is acid-washed lignite carbon (coal).

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  2. What is the surface area of this activated carbon?

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    1. The surface area of this product is 600-675 m²/g.

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  3. I would like to know the surface area of this product ?

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    1. The surface area of this product is 600-675 m2/g.

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  4. What is the typical pore volume of product 242233, DARCO® Acid Washed Activated Charcoal?

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    1. The typical pore volume of product 242233, DARCO® Acid Washed Activated Charcoal, is 0.90 ml/g.

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  5. What is the typical apparent density of product 242233, DARCO® Acid Washed Activated Charcoal?

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    1. The typical apparent density of product 242233, DARCO® Acid Washed Activated Charcoal, is 0.4 g/ml, or 25 lb/ft3.

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  6. What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?

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    1. Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.

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  7. What is the purpose of the acid washing performed on Product 242233, DARCO® Acid Washed Activated Charcoal?

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    1. The acid washing performed on Product 242233, DARCO® Acid Washed Activated Charcoal, removes minute impurities from the surface of the particles and from the pores.

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  8. What is the typical pH of Product 242233, DARCO® Acid Washed Activated charcoal?

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    1. The typical pH of a water extract of Product 242233, DARCO® Acid Washed Activated charcoal, is 4.6.

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