Silver Impregnated ProCarb-900 (Bacteriostatic) Carbon
The Silver Impregnated ProCarb 900 is a high-quality Granular Activated Carbon, used in the purification of potable food-grade water and industrial process liquids. The silver-impregnated ProCarb activated carbon is manufactured with silver ions mixed into the media, giving it bacteriostatic properties. Basically, what this means is that the filter cartridge and/or loose activated carbon uses the antimicrobial action of silver ions to inhibit bacterial growth within the filter, preventing biofouling and potentially extending the filter's lifespan.
Silver Impregnated ProCarb-900 series of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) is manufactured from sustainably sourced macadamia nut shells through steam activation. The resulting high-density carbon structure with a highly developed bimodal meso- and, micro- and micro-porous structure allows for the adsorption of a range of molecular sizes, making this carbon ideal for a broad range of water treatment applications. Due to this unique structure, this premium-grade GAC bridges the gap between conventional coal and coconut carbons and may be used as an effective alternative to either. This product is ideally suited for high-end water treatment applications.
Many carbons preferentially adsorb small molecules. Iodine number is the most fundamental parameter used to characterize activated carbon performance. It is a measure of activity level (higher number indicates a higher degree of activation) often reported in mg/g (typical range 300–1200 mg/g). It is a measure of the micropore content of the activated carbon (0 to 20 Å, or up to 2 nm) by adsorption of iodine from the solution. It is equivalent to the surface area of carbon between 900 and 1100 m2/g. So essentially, the greater the Iodine Number Rating on an Activated Carbon Block, the more effectively the carbon will absorb things such as chlorine and organic molecules.
Please note**, that the Silver Impregnated Carbon is a Bespoke product; as a result, it is typically manufactured to order. As a result, there is a lead time on this product.
Product Advantages:
- Silver ions, helping to inhibit bacterial growth and giving a longer lifespan
- Steam activated
- No regenerated content
- Highly developed internal surface area
- Highly effective bi-modal adsorbing pore structure
- Wide range of contaminant removal capabilities
- Low ash content
- High hardness and mechanical strength
- Rapid bed fluidization and low energy backwash
- SANS 52915 (EN12915) Compliant - Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption
Applications:
• Potable / Drinking water treatment
• Municipal water treatment
• High-end waste water treatment
• Water re-use applications
• Pre-filtration for Reverse Osmosis Systems
• Aquaculture Systems
• Groundwater treatment
• Process water treatment for food and beverage sectors
Silver Impregnanted ProCarb-900 Specifications:
- Iodine Number (mg/g): 900+
- Ash Content (WT%): < 3
- Moisture Content (WT%): < 5
- Ball Pan Hardness (%): Min 97
- Apparent Density(kg/m3): 360 - 400
- Sizing (ASTM Mesh): 8x30
