Activated carbon

Activated carbon is a highly porous material with a developed specific surface area, reaching an average 1500 m²/g. Due to its unique properties, activated carbon is able to adsorb and retain various dissolved or dispersed substances on its surface. Activated carbon is produced from various types of raw materials, such as: wood, anthracite or lignite, peat, coconut shells, seeds of fruit plants, etc.

A production technology of the activated carbon is in preliminary carbonization of carbon-containing raw material with its subsequent activation. An essence of the activation is in opening pores in the carbon material. The carbon-containing raw materials activation can be carried out by physical or chemical methods.

Activated carbon is produced in three main types: powdered, crushed and molded (pelletized), depending on purposes and requirements of technology, in which it is used.