Product Overview
F-18 is the flagship of our phosphoric acid wood powder carbon series, delivering maximum mesopore development and decolorization capacity with a methylene blue adsorption value exceeding 270 mg/g. This premium grade handles the most challenging color loads while maintaining the rapid filtration and consistent performance that production managers depend on.
The superior performance comes from extended phosphoric acid contact time and optimized activation temperature profiles that maximize pore development without compromising particle integrity. For processors running high-value product lines, F-18 reduces total treatment costs through lower dosage rates and faster cycle times.
Specifications
| Technical Specifications | F-18 | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Methylene Blue Adsorption Value | >270 | mg/g |
| Moisture Content | <10 | % -wt |
| Ash Content | <10 | % -wt |
| pH | 2-5 | - |
| Packing Density | 280-320 | kg/m³ |
| Particle Size <200 Mesh (0.75 μm) | >90 | % -wt |
Key Application Areas
- High-Color Sugar Syrups — Decolorizes cane sugar with high polyphenol content and dark beet syrups where standard grades require excessive dosing.
- Dark Beer & Spirits — Achieves target color specifications in stouts, whiskeys, and aged spirits without over-filtration that strips desirable flavor compounds.
- Recycled Oil Re-Refining — Removes oxidation products, pigments, and acidic contaminants from used lubricating and transformer oils.
- Specialty Chemical Production — Purifies high-purity intermediates and performance chemicals where trace color bodies indicate quality deviations.
- Premium Food & Pharma — Delivers top-tier decolorization for high-value products where batch failure costs exceed carbon savings from lower grades.
Key Advantages
- Maximum Mesopore Capacity: Methylene blue >270 mg/g provides the highest color body adsorption in the F-series, handling feeds that overwhelm standard grades.
- Lower Total Treatment Cost: Despite higher per-pound price, 15–20% lower dosage, reduced filter cake volume, and faster cycle times often deliver net cost savings.
- Preserved Flavor & Quality: Rapid adsorption kinetics minimize contact time, reducing the risk of adsorbing desirable flavor and aroma compounds in beverages and oils.
- Reliable Supply for Critical Lines: Batch-level certification ensures consistent performance, preventing costly reprocessing or product rejection in premium manufacturing.
Packaging
- The 20kg / Package
- The 400 kg / Package
