Activated Carbon, Color : Black

Activated carbon, also known as activated charcoal, has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its unique properties, which make it a versatile and powerful material. here, we will discuss the properties of activated carbon, how it is manufactured, and its various applications.
Properties of Activated Carbon
Activated carbon has a random and imperfect structure with macro and micro pores. The graphite structure gives activated carbon its very large surface area, which can range from 500 m2/g to 2000 m2/g. This means that just 3 grams of activated carbon can have the surface area of a football field! The effectiveness of activated carbon is increased with an increase in total pore volume (TPV), which refers to the total space of the pores in activated carbon expressed in milliliters per gram (ml/g). The significance of activated carbon lies in its unique distribution of pore sizes, where high distribution of mesopores is required for decolorization applications.