ACTIVATED CARBON

Grade: CARBOCHEM® LQ-1240

Description: Virgin coal based granular activated carbon produced by steam activation with a highly developed pore structure and surface area. Specifically designed to offer superior dechlorination efficiency and for the removal of trace organics from potable water. High density and hardness provide excellent backwashing characteristics and extended service life.

Specifications: Iodine Number 900 mg/g min

Abrasion Number 80 min

Ash, Water Soluble 0.5% max

Moisture, as packed 3% max

Dechlorination Number (DIN 19603): 2.3 cm

Typical Properties:

Bulk Density 0.45 g/cc

Mesh Size, U.S. Sieve 12 x 40

+ 12 Mesh 5% max

- 40 Mesh 5% max

Mean Particle Diameter 0.9 - 1.1 mm

Effective Size 0.55 – 0.75 mm

Uniformity Coefficient 1.9 max

Packing: 25 Kg bags and 500 Kg bags

AWWA Standard: CARBOCHEM® LQ-1240 exceeds the minimum requirements of

ANSI/AWWA B604-96.

NSF Standard: CARBOCHEM® LQ-1240 has been certified for ANSI/NSF

Standard 61.