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Type 4A

Molecular Sieve Type 4A is the sodium form of Zeolite. Type 4A is typically used in regenerable drying systems to remove water vapor or contaminants which have a smaller critical diameter than 4 angstroms. With a smaller pore size, Type 4A is less subject to contamination; however, the moisture absorption rate will be less than that of Type 13X.



TECHNICAL DATA:

Nominal Pore Size ............................................ 4 angstroms
Type of Crystal Structure ................................. Cubic
Bulk Density ........................................................ 46 lbs/cu. ft.
Equilibrium Water Capacity ............................. 24% wt.
Water Content (as shipped) ............................. 1.5% wt. (max.)
Heat of Absorption (max.) ................................ 1,800 BTU/lb Hp
Specific Heat (approx.) ...................................... 0.23 BTU/lbl°F

Desiccant Type 4A

Part Number Bead Size Mesh Size Container Size Buy Now
4A18-30 1/8" 4X8 30 lbs. Pail
4A18-110 1/8" 4X8 110 lbs. Fiber Drum
4A18-330 1/8" 4X8 330 lbs. Steel Drum
4A116-30 1/16" 8X12 30 lbs. Pail
4A116-110 1/16" 8X12 110 lbs. Fiber Drum
4A116-330 1/16" 8X12 330 lbs. Steel Drum

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Type 13X

Molecular Sieve Type 13X is a modified form of the sodium Zeolite with a pore diameter of 10 angstroms. Type 13X is used commercially for general gas drying, air plant feed purification (simultaneous removal of Hp and CO2) and liquid hydrocarbon and natural gas sweetening (H2S and mercaptan removal). The larger pore size allows for faster absorption of moisture; however, it is more subject to contamination.



TECHNICAL DATA:

Nominal Pore Size ............................................ 10 angstroms
Type of Crystal Structure ................................. Body Centerd Cubic
Bulk Density ........................................................ 42 lbs/cu. ft.
Equilibrium Water Capacity ............................. 29% wt.
Water Content (as shipped) ............................. 1.5% wt. (max.)
Heat of Absorption (max.) ................................ 1,800 BTU/lb Hp
Specific Heat (approx.) ...................................... 0.23 BTU/lbl°F

Desiccant Type 13X

Part Number Bead Size Mesh Size Container Size Buy Now
13X18-26 1/8" 4X8 26 lbs. Pail
13X18-103 1/8" 4X8 103 lbs. Fiber Drum
13X18-309 1/8" 4X8 309 lbs. Steel Drum
13X116-26 1/16" 8X12 26 lbs. Pail
13X116-103 1/16" 8X12 103 lbs. Fiber Drum
13X116-309 1/16" 8X12 309 lbs. Steel Drum

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Activated Alumina

Activated Alumina is synthetically produced amorphous oxides from aluminum trihydrate. The end product is a beaded material with high absorbtion capabilities. It is used as a Claus Catalyst in natural gas and refining and can reduce the dewpoint of the air to -40C. Activated Alumina can remove a variety of contaminants from styrene, polyethylene, ethylene, light hydrocarbons and air. Aluminas are very nonreactive absorbents giving off low heat.





TECHNICAL DATA:

Diameter ............................................................ 1/8, 3/16, 1/4
Gravity-Surface Area ......................................... 1.47E+06
Cavity Volume .................................................... 4.93E+06
Static Adsorption ............................................... 17
Bulk Density ........................................................ 43.7
Loss on Ignition ................................................. 8.0
Crush Strength ................................................... 27
Wear Rate ............................................................ 0.1

Activated Alumina

Part Number Bead Size Mesh Size Container Size Buy Now
AA18-50 1/8" N/A 50 lbs. Bag REQUEST
AA316-50 3/16" N/A 50 lbs. Bag REQUEST
AA14-50 3/4" N/A 50 lbs. Pail REQUEST

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