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Activated Alumina Ball
Chemway Chemicals is the distributor of Activated Alumina Ball and supplier of Activated Alumina Ball in U.A.E
Key Features:
- High Adsorption Capacity: Activated alumina balls can absorb water vapor, gases, and other impurities, making them ideal for moisture removal.
- Chemical Stability: Resistant to chemical reactions, acids, and alkalis, ensuring long-lasting performance in various environments.
- Regeneration: It can be easily regenerated by heating and reused, offering cost efficiency.
- High Surface Area: Provides a large surface area to volume ratio, which enhances its adsorption efficiency.
- Thermal Stability: Withstands high temperatures, making it suitable for extreme conditions
Activated Alumina Balls are widely used across various industries due to their adsorption, filtration, and drying properties. Below are the key industries that utilize Activated Alumina Balls:
1. Oil & Gas Industry:
- Gas Drying: Activated alumina is used in natural gas drying to remove moisture and prevent gas pipeline corrosion and freezing. It also prevents water from combining with hydrocarbons.
- Refining & Petrochemical Processes: Used in the dehydration of liquids and gases and in sulfur recovery units.
2. Water Treatment Industry:
- Fluoride Removal: Activated alumina is commonly used in drinking water purification to remove fluoride, arsenic, and selenium, ensuring safe water for consumption.
- Defluoridation: Used in both municipal water treatment and household filtration systems to remove harmful contaminants.
3. Air & Gas Drying:
- Compressed Air Systems: In air dryers, activated alumina balls are used to remove moisture from compressed air, which is essential for various industrial applications like pneumatic machinery.
- Breathing Air Systems: Used in scuba diving tanks and other breathing apparatus to purify air.
4. Chemical Industry:
- Desiccation of Gases & Liquids: Activated alumina is employed in chemical plants to remove moisture from organic liquids and gases, preventing unwanted chemical reactions.
- Catalyst Support: In chemical reactions, activated alumina serves as a support for catalysts, improving the efficiency and stability of processes such as hydrogenation and polymerization.
5. Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare:
- Drying & Purification: Used in the production and storage of medicines and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to keep products moisture-free.
6. Electronics Industry:
- Moisture Control: In manufacturing sensitive electronic components, activated alumina is used to maintain dry conditions, which helps prevent corrosion and malfunction due to humidity.
7. Fertilizer Industry:
- Gas Drying in Ammonia Production: In the production of ammonia-based fertilizers, activated alumina is used to dry gases like hydrogen and nitrogen.
8. Textile Industry:
- Dehumidification: Used to maintain the quality of fibers by controlling humidity during the production of synthetic and natural fabrics.
9. Aerospace & Automotive Industry:
- Dehydration in Hydraulic Systems: In aircrafts and vehicles, activated alumina is used to remove water from hydraulic fluids to prevent corrosion and freezing at high altitudes or in low temperatures.
10. Renewable Energy:
- Solar Panels & Wind Turbines: Moisture control in components to ensure longevity and efficiency of renewable energy systems.
The versatility of Activated Alumina Balls in these industries is due to their high adsorption capacity, chemical stability, and the ability to be regenerated for repeated use.
Particle Size (inch) | 1/8″ | 3/16” | 1/4″ |
Particle diameter (mm) | 2.0-5 | 0 3.0-6 | 0 4.0-8.0 |
Crush strength | 180 N | 210 N | 380 N |
Loading density | 0.78 ± 0.1 kg/L | ||
Surface area | 310 ± 30 m2/g | ||
Pore volume | 45 ± 5 ml/100gl | ||
H2O capacity(1) | 22 wt% | ||
Attrition resistance | min. 99.8 wt% | ||
Al2O3 | 93.5 wt% | ||
Na2O | 0.30 wt% | ||
L.O.I. | max. 5 % | ||
Sizes: Typically available in different sizes (e.g., 3mm, 5mm, 7mm, etc.), allowing customization based on specific industrial needs.
Lifespan: Can last for multiple cycles with proper regeneration, making it an eco-friendly and economical solution for adsorption and filtration.
Packing
- 150 Kg Drums (Approx. 200 L)
- 160 Kg Drums (Approx. 210 L)
- 25 Kg Bags (Approx. 19 L)
- 500 Kg Bags (Approx. 370 L)
- 1,000 Kg Bags (Approx. 750 L)
- Custom packing available
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