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GAC activated carbon product
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GAC Coal-Based Granular Carbon | Drinking Water & Ultra-Pure Water Treatment

Coal-based granular activated carbon with >900 mg/g iodine for drinking water, ultra-pure water, and POE treatment. High strength, low floating rate, cost-effective municipal and industrial performance.

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Product Overview

GAC is a coal-based granular activated carbon manufactured from select bituminous coal through carbonization and high-temperature steam activation. Engineered for drinking water and ultra-pure water systems, it delivers an iodine adsorption value exceeding 900 mg/g with a specific surface area above 900 m²/g.

The granular structure provides reliable hydraulic performance in fixed-bed pressure vessels, while the coal base ensures high mechanical strength and cost-effective operation for municipal and industrial water treatment. With controlled ash content and low floating rate, GAC maintains consistent adsorption kinetics for organic contaminant removal and dechlorination.

Specifications

Technical SpecificationsGAC 830GAC 1240Unit
Iodine sorption value> 900> 900mg/g
Moisture content< 5< 5% -wt
Ash content< 15< 15% -wt
Floating rate< 6< 6% -wt
Intensity> 90> 90%
Specific area> 900> 900m²/g
> 8 Items (1.70 mm)< 15-% -wt
> 12 Items (1.70 mm)-< 5% -wt
<30 Items (0.6 mm)< 5-% -wt
<40 Items (0.43 mm)-< 5% -wt

Key Application Areas

  • Ultra-Pure Water Systems — Polishes deionized water in electronics, power generation, and pharmaceutical manufacturing by adsorbing trace organics and chlorine residuals.
  • Beverage & Food Processing Water — Purifies ingredient and process water for breweries, soft drink bottling, and food production, ensuring consistent product quality and compliance.
  • Point-of-Entry (POE) Water Treatment — Installed at building entry to remove chlorine, taste, and organic precursors from municipal supplies, protecting downstream equipment and residential water quality.

Key Advantage

  • Balanced Pore Structure: Coal-based activation develops both micropores for small-molecule adsorption and mesopores for larger organics, ensuring versatile contaminant removal.
  • High Mechanical Strength: >90% crush strength withstands backwashing and bed loading without excessive fines generation, extending filter runs and reducing maintenance.
  • Cost-Effective Water Treatment: Bituminous coal feedstock provides high adsorption capacity at economical pricing for large-scale municipal and industrial installations.
  • Low Floating Rate: <6% floating rate ensures stable bed packing and prevents carbon loss during backwash and hydraulic surges.

Available particle size

  • 830 Items (0.6 ~ 2.36 mm)
  • 1240 Items (0.43 ~ 1.7 mm)
  • Other custom size

Packaging

  • The 20 kg / Package
  • The 500 kg / Package

  • Q
    What is the difference between GAC and GAC-P?
    A

    GAC delivers >900 mg/g iodine for standard drinking water and POE applications. GAC-P offers >1000 mg/g for enhanced capacity in high-purity and high-duty water systems.

  • Q
    Is GAC suitable for wastewater treatment?
    A

    GAC is optimized for drinking water and ultra-pure water. For wastewater tertiary treatment, consider WT-S or WT-P series engineered for harsher effluent conditions.

  • Q
    Can GAC be thermally regenerated?
    A

    Yes. The robust coal structure withstands multiple thermal reactivation cycles, restoring >90% of original capacity for sustainable long-term operation.

  • Q
    What mesh size is recommended for standard POE vessels?
    A

    8×30 mesh or 12×40 mesh provides the optimal balance of adsorption kinetics and pressure drop for typical residential and commercial POE systems.

Packaging & Shipping

Packaging:

To meet diverse customer requirements, our activated carbon is available in multiple packaging options:

  • 20 kg/bag – Ideal for laboratory use, pilot testing, and small-scale applications.
  • 500 kg/bag – Bulk packaging designed for large-scale industrial production.
  • Customized packaging available upon request.

All packages are engineered to maintain quality and prevent moisture absorption.

Shipping:

  • Fast delivery within 15-30 days
  • Export standard packaging
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