Activated alumina is a highly porous material with a surface area exceeding 200m2/gram, making it suitable as both a desiccant for compressed air systems and as a filter to reduce fluoride concentration in drinking water, especially in regions with abundant natural sources of this chemical.
High Crush Strength
Activated alumina beads have numerous applications in industry, from grinding and milling, catalyst support and filtration, as well as inorganic fillers to strengthen composite materials, as temperature-resistant supports for chemical reactions taking place in harsh environments, to inorganic fillers that enhance strength and quality. Their wear resistance and chemical stability make them suitable for this use. They’re often employed as wear resistant fillers that enhance composite strength or quality as inorganic fillers – or used as temperature resistant supports during chemical reactions in hostile conditions.
FEECO’s Alumina Ceramic Bead Products are produced by fusing and quenching alumina powder into spherical beads of an average diameter of 3 microns, producing high crush strength beads free of porosity, dust or other contaminants. These alumina beads come in an assortment of shapes, sizes and grades with crush strength surpassing all competitors on the market.
The activated alumina AD101 desiccant is designed to adsorb water vapor from gases and air streams in order to prevent the formation of ice, liquid and condensation formation, reduce energy consumption and environmental pollution by extracting unwanted moisture compounds from gas streams, and remove unwanted moisture compounds from gas streams.
Silica gel, often used as an alternative desiccant material, does not have as many micropaths and an extensive surface area compared with alumina’s, making it a much more effective desiccant with an efficient pole-molecular absorption mechanism.
Activated alumina offers an economical solution for industrial applications, requiring little energy to maintain its high adsorption capacity. 此外, its mechanical/crush strength limits dust generation while offering smooth operations; plus it has proven capable of withstanding repeated cycles of adsorption and regeneration without degradation or change to form.
High Adsorption Capacity
Activated alumina’s unique manufacturing process results in a material that is both tough and porous, enabling its desiccant properties to effectively remove water and other liquids from gas streams through adsorption. Bead size also plays a part in performance; smaller bead sizes often offer superior mechanical strength without compromising other important adsorption characteristics.
Adsorption occurs when particles of activated alumina attract and adhere to their target substance with weak electrostatic interactions, providing easy separation from surrounding fluid. Due to its high porosity, activated alumina boasts superior adsorption capacity compared to similar materials.
Activated alumina material’s versatility makes it the ideal material for a wide range of industrial conditions and operating parameters, from purification of LPG gas streams through refining to mitigating emissions while adhering to stringent product specifications. 此外, activated alumina adsorption capabilities are widely utilized by industries to meet stringent product specifications while mitigating environmental emissions.
Activated alumina boasts remarkable adsorption efficiency, and regeneration allows it to be renewed multiple times for extended lifespan. This feature can help cut operational expenses by decreasing frequency of replacement and disposal expenses.
Low Moisture Content
Activated alumina is a porous material created by heating aluminium hydroxide, creating a network of pores with large surface area, making it suitable for moisture absorption and catalysis applications. 此外, activated alumina has the ability to bind with harmful compounds, making it useful in the cleanup of toxic materials and waste.
Active Alumina’s physical and chemical stability make it ideal for drying compressed air at high temperatures without significant degradation, while serving as prebed material with other desiccant. 此外, its resistance to liquid water ensures that even in case of failure upstream of an aftercooler or separator it won’t fracture or fall apart; its original adsorption capacity can even be restored following full regeneration.
Active Alumina Beads have an exceptional moisture absorbing capacity, but their low moisture content also enables them to be reused multiple times without being completely saturated by water. Heat can be applied directly onto it to remove water and make it ready for reuse – helping lower initial costs, energy usage and operating expenses in the long run.
Although activated alumina can be utilized for numerous applications, it is crucial to conduct compatibility testing prior to its use in specific systems. For instance, any unsuitable chemicals must be kept away and it must also be stored in a dry environment with adequate ventilation.
Recyclable
Activated alumina desiccants are designed to be recycled and reused, helping businesses reduce ongoing costs associated with purchasing and disposing of new material while simultaneously decreasing environmental impacts caused by excess packaging waste. Businesses using activated alumina desiccants also gain the added advantage of using more sustainable alternatives than silica gel products for desiccating purposes.
Actived alumina stands out for its durability and thermal stability as well as chemical inertness, making it suitable for industrial uses such as gas purification and catalyst support in petrochemical production. 此外, activated alumina serves as an effective water filter by helping remove fluoride from drinking water sources.
As opposed to other desiccants that require harsh chemicals for regeneration, alumina is much more eco-friendly because its moisture can be easily released through heating it up – no need for hazardous disposal!
When handling activated alumina, it is imperative to adhere to proper safety protocols and wear appropriate protective equipment, including gloves and dust mask. Storage should take place in a cool, dry area away from heat and sunlight since exposure to heat or sunlight may compromise its adsorptive capabilities. 此外, storage in sealed containers will help ensure its adsorption capacity remains consistent throughout its lifespan.