GC WATERCARB activated carbon meets the latest requirements of the AWWA standard for treatment of potable drinking water and is totally compatible with all municipal water treatment use and application systems. A representative sales specification is shown below:
| Molasses Decolorizing Efficiency: | 40 (min.) |
| Iodine No., mg/g: | 500 (min) |
| Moisture, % (when shipped): | 8(max) |
| Tannin Value, (mg/L) | 360(avg.) |
| Typical Density, lbs./cu.ft.: | 39 (avg.) |
| Typical Density, g/cc:s | 0.62(avg.) |
Fineness, U.S. Sieve Series |
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| Thru 100 Mesh, %: | 99(min) |
| Thru 200 Mesh, % | 95(min) |
| Thru 325 Mesh, %: | 90(min) |
Packaging is in either 50 lb.or 900 lb. bags. Delivery via bulk tanker is also available.
Caution!
Wet activated carbon removes oxygen from air causing a severe hazard to workers inside carbon vessels. Confined space/low oxygen procedures should be put in place before any entry is made. Such procedures should comply with all applicable local, state and federal guidelines.