Description
Lignite coal mineral activated carbon (granular)
Raw material of fueled coal: Lignite ore (lignite or lignite)
Particle size range (mesh size): 8x30
Presentation: 25 kg bags, Super bags of 500 kg.
Applications:
- Tertiary wastewater treatment
- Discoloration of liquids
- Retention of organic contaminants
Gama L is manufactured from lignite, also called brown coal. It is a carbon with lower hardness than bituminous activated carbon, which generates larger pores and is therefore suitable for larger molecules such as colored ones.
It has a wide range of pores - from 2 to 50 nanometers - with the difference that the percentage of pores close to 50 nm is higher.
This property allows it to be used to purify fluids containing strong color-causing compounds of various molecular sizes.
Gama L has a lower density than bituminous and coconut shell coals. With this feature, backwashing requires less water flow to expand the carbon bed. Therefore, the energy consumption used in this operation is lower.
Lignite coal activated carbon for water treatment, produced by steam activation. This grade is manufactured specifically for applications requiring rapid adsorption in percolation columns.
Lignite-based activated carbon 8×30 is a general-purpose granular carbon grade used in a variety of applications, such as purification of fine chemicals and foodstuffs.
Industries where lignite activated carbon for color reduction
Water treatment industry
- Drinking water: Used in drinking water treatment plants to remove color caused by natural organic matter (MON) and humic compounds. The reduction of color improves the aesthetic quality of the water and reduces the formation of disinfection by-products.
- Industrial Wastewater: Used to treat industrial effluents containing dyes and other colored compounds prior to discharge or reuse.
Food and beverage industry
- Sugar and sweeteners: Used in the process of decolorizing liquid sugar and syrups to obtain a clearer and more visually appealing final product.
- Beverages: Applied in the clarification and discoloration of beverages such as juices, syrups, and alcoholic beverages to improve their appearance and flavor.
- Edible oils: Used in the refining of edible oils to eliminate impurities and coloring compounds that affect the quality of the final product.
3. Pharmaceutical industry
- Purification of active ingredients: Used to decolorize and purify active ingredients and excipients in drug production, thus ensuring product stability and quality.
- Production of Vitamin C and other nutraceutical products: Applied in the decolorization of solutions during the synthesis of vitamins and supplements.
4. Cosmetics and personal care industry
- Cosmetics production: Used in the manufacture of cosmetic products to remove unwanted colors from the ingredients, thus ensuring a uniform and attractive final product.
- Personal care products: Used in the production of personal care products such as creams, lotions and shampoos to improve your appearance.
5. Textile Industry
- Effluent treatment: Used to treat colored effluents from textile dyeing and finishing processes. The reduction of color in effluents helps to comply with environmental regulations and facilitates water recycling.
Mechanism of action
Lignite activated carbon (lignite mineral), due to its porous structure with a higher proportion of macropores, is particularly effective in adsorbing and removing large molecules responsible for color in various solutions. The high specific surface area and adsorption capacity of this type of carbon allows it to capture a wide range of coloring compounds. Lignite mineral activated carbon is used in various industries for color reduction in liquids and products, thus improving their quality and appearance. Its application ranges from the treatment of drinking water and industrial wastewater to the production of food, beverages, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The effectiveness of lignite activated carbon in adsorbing coloring compounds makes it an essential tool for ensuring high quality products and complying with environmental and health regulations.
