Coconut Shell Based Activated Carbon - High Purity Industrial Grade Powder | Ideal For Drinking Water, Swimming Pool, And Irrigation Treatment

ParameterTypical Range / ValueTest Method / Standard
Raw Material Base100% Coconut shell
Activation MethodSteam activated
AppearanceBlack granular or powdered carbon
Iodine Number850 1,400 mg/g (often 9001,200 mg/g)ASTM D4607 / D3467
CTC (Caramel Decolorization Value)45 80% (can vary up to 90%)ASTM D3467
Surface Area (BET)800 1,350 m/g (varies by grade)ASTM D6556
Apparent / Bulk Density0.40 0.55 g/cm (400 550 kg/m)ASTM D2854
Moisture Content 2 7% (typically 5%)ASTM D2867
Ash Content 2 5% (lower ash grades available)ASTM D2866
Hardness / Abrasion Resistance 95 99% (ball-pan hardness)ASTM D3802
pH (10% aqueous)6.5 11 (depends on washing/grade)ASTM D6851
Particle Size / Mesh48, 612, 816, 830, 1240, 2050 mesh, etc.
Key Performance Indicators
Iodine Number

Indicates micropore content and adsorption capacity for small molecules.

Higher values (e.g., 1,000 mg/g) generally mean better adsorption performance.

CTC Value

Measures activity for adsorption in liquid phase applications (e.g., water treatment).

Typical industrial values range from 45 % to 80 %.

Surface Area

High BET surface area (800 1,350 m/g) correlates with high adsorption potential.

Hardness / Abrasion

A high hardness (>95 %) ensures mechanical durability under flow and handling critical for industrial fixed bed filters.

Low Ash & Moisture

Low ash content reduces inorganic contaminants and increases effective carbon content.

Controlled moisture ensures better effective adsorption capacity.

Common Forms & Sizes

Activated carbon can be supplied in various forms and sizes depending on the application:

Granular Activated Carbon (GAC): for flowing liquid filtration and gas phase treatment.

Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC): for batch treatment (e.g., water treatment plants).

Pellet / Extruded / Spherical Grades: for specific industrial uses (e.g., VOC adsorption).

Typical mesh sizes: 48, 612, 816, 830, 1240, 2050 etc., tailored to flow & contact time requirements.

Typical Applications

Coconut shell based activated carbon is used in:

Drinking water purification and dechlorination

Wastewater treatment and organics removal

Air & gas purification (VOC control)

Food & beverage decolourisation

Gold recovery & precious metal adsorption

Odour control systems

Pharmaceutical & chemical purification processes

Notes & Selection Tips

Choose grade based on application:

High iodine number and surface area are best for water and VOC removal.

Lower ash and higher hardness are critical for sensitive systems (e.g., potable water).

Particle size selection:

Larger mesh (e.g., 48) for higher flow and lower pressure drop.

Finer mesh (e.g., 2050) for higher adsorption but slower flow.

Washing treatment:

Water-washed carbons usually have lower ash and milder pH compared with unwashed.

Example Coconut Shell Activated Carbon Products
Coconut Shell Activated Carbon 1100 IV (25Kg) Virgin Grade
9,600

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Granular Activated Carbon Charcoal Coconut Shell
265

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Coconut Shell Premium Activated Carbon Granules
329

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newBasics Activated Carbon Granular Coconut Shell
399

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Highlights

Coconut Shell Activated Carbon 1100 IV (25Kg) Virgin Grade9,600 ROeStore Industrial GAC with high iodine value (1100).

Granular Activated Carbon Charcoal Coconut Shell265 amazon.in General purpose water/air filtration grade.

Coconut Shell Premium Activated Carbon Granules329 amazon.in Pre/post carbon filter granules (830 mesh).

newBasics Activated Carbon Granular Coconut Shell399 amazon.in Multi-purpose granular carbon for purification.

If you want, I can provide a standard compliance checklist (e.g., ASTM, ISO, NSF/BIS standards) tailored for drinking water or industrial effluent applications using coconut shell activated carbon.