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TIGG (Newterra) 5D 1240

TIGG 5D 1240 is a granular activated carbon made from selected grades of bituminous coal. The range of pore sizes can accommodate organic molecules of varied size. The higher adsorption energy pores of this activated carbon permit the attainment of 100% removal of most organics from water and other liquids. This material meets AWWA B-600-96 and is NSF approved.

Chemical Family: Active Carbon

End Uses: Water Filter

Applicable Processes: Groundwater Treatment, Sewage Treatment

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Applications & Uses

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Applications

This activated carbon can be used to remove :

  • BTEX and other organic compounds from ground water
  • Organic compounds from wastewater
  • Organic compounds from potable water
  • Trace organics from process streams such as alcohols, glycerine, MEA, acids, etc.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (12x 40)min. 90wt%-
lodine Numbermin. 1000mg/g-
Apparent Density0.43 - 0.48g/cc-
Moisture (As Packed)max. 3wt%-
Hardness No.min. 95--
Abrasion No.min. 80--

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Safety & Health

Precautions
  • Wet drained activated carbon adsorbs oxygen from the air. Therefore, when workers need to enter a vessel containing wet activated carbon, they should follow confined space/low oxygen level procedures.
  • Activated carbon dust does not present an explosion hazard.

Packaging & Availability

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Packaging

Standard packaging of the activated carbon is in 55 pound bags or 1100 pound supersaks.