Understanding Carbon Mesh Size
Understanding Carbon Mesh Size
Understanding Carbon Mesh Size
MESH SIZE
Reprinted with permission from WATER TECHNOLOGY, March 1993
Mesh Size 20 x 50
U.S.Sieve Series
Maximum amount larger than 20 mesh screen
3%
Maximum amount smaller than 50 mesh screen
1%
Activated carbon products can also be characterized by
activity properties including iodine number and molasses
number, which indicate carbons capacity to adsorb
compounds of varying molecular sizes. Nonetheless, particle
size is one of the most important influences on carbons
performance in home drinking water treatment devices.
Optimum mesh sizes enhance organic adsorption and
speed chlorine conversion to reduce taste and odor. Mesh
size also determines treatment system pressure drop.
Understanding mesh size and its effect on carbon
performance is therefore essential for designing and
installing carbon water treatment systems.
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Organic Removal
De-chlorination is only half the story. Activated carbon
also removes industrial and agricultural pollutants like
volatile organic compounds (VOCs), synthetic organic
compounds (SOCs) and natural organic matter.
UNDERSTANDING CARBON
MESH SIZE
Reprinted with permission from WATER TECHNOLOGY, March 1993
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