Activated Carbons
GC-IT
Impregnated Activated Carbon
GC IT is a bituminous coal-based activated carbon that is specially impregnated with triethylenediamine for the removal of radiation in nuclear testing. This carbon meets the requirements of U.S. NRC. reg. Guide 1.52. It is available in cocnut shell as well as a variety of mesh sizes.
Specifications
Carbon Substrate |
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| Particle Type: | Pelletized |
| Particle Size - | |
| (Diameter), mm: | 3.0 |
| (Length), mm: |
4.5 |
| Mean Particle Diameter, mm: | 3.75(min) |
| CCl4 Activity, %: | 60(min) |
| Iodine No., mg/g: | 1000(min) |
| Hardness, m2/g: | 95(min) |
Impregnated Carbon |
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| Typical Density, lbs./cu.ft.: | 33-88 |
| Typical Density, g/cc: | 0.54-0.58 |
| Moisture % (as packaged): | 15(max) |
| Typical Methyl Removal Efficiency, %*: | 97 (min) |
| Typical Elemental Iodine Retention, %**: | 99.5(min) |
*@ 30°C and 95% RH. Other criteria assumed to be ideal
**@ 180°C. Other criteria assumed to be ideal.
Standard packaging is in 200lb. fibre drums. Other packaging available upon request.
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.
Activated Carbon MSDS
