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Activated charcoal

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DARCO®, 20-40 mesh particle size, granular

Synonym(s):

Charcoal activated

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C
CAS Number:
7440-44-0
Molecular Weight:
12.01
EC Number:
231-153-3
MDL number:
MFCD00133992
UNSPSC Code:
23201100
PubChem Substance ID:
329752604
NACRES:
SB.52

vapor pressure

<0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

form

granular

autoignition temp.

842 °F

manufacturer/tradename

DARCO®

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resistivity

1375 μΩ-cm, 20°C (graphite)

impurities

≤0.4% dust
≤12% moisture content

particle size

20-40 mesh

mp

3550 °C (lit.)

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SMILES string

[C]

InChI

1S/C

InChI key

OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

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Application

Activated charcoal (DARCO®, 20-40 mesh particle size, granular) can be used in the selective adsorption of phenanthrene with an excellent selectivity of ~74. It can also be used in the adsorption of metals like lead, copper, cobalt, and chromium from aqueous solution.

Other Notes

Acid-washed lignite carbon for general uses.

Legal Information

DARCO is a registered trademark of Cabot Norit Americas, Inc.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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