Activated Carbon

Activated carbon is used in a broad range of applications for both industrial and residential uses that include drinking water purification, ground and municipal water treatment, power plant and landfill gas emissions, and precious metal recovery. Air purification solutions include VOC removal and odor control. Activated carbon is primarily used for purifying both air and water by adsorbing impurities and pollutants. It's effective in removing chlorine, odors, and other contaminants from water, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and odors from air. In addition to water and air purification, activated carbon finds use in various other applications like wastewater treatment, gas separation, and even in medical contexts like treating poisonings.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of its uses:

Water Purification:

• Removing Chlorine: Activated carbon is widely used in water filtration systems to remove chlorine, which can be harmful and cause unwanted tastes and odors.
• Removing Other Contaminants: It also helps in removing various other contaminants, including tannins, phenols, and some metals.
• Improved Water Clarity: Activated carbon can improve water clarity by adsorbing suspended particles and pollutants.

Air Purification:

• Removing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): Activated carbon is effective in removing VOCs, which are harmful chemicals released from various household products and industrial processes.
• Odor Control: It can effectively absorb odors from the air, making it useful in air purifiers and other odor control systems.
• Air Filters: Activated carbon is used in air filters for various applications, including HVAC systems, respirators, and vehicle cabin filters.

Other Applications:

• Wastewater Treatment: Activated carbon is used in wastewater treatment plants to remove pollutants and improve water quality.
• Gas Separation: It can be used to separate gases based on their adsorption properties,
• Decaffeination: Activated carbon is used in the decaffeination of coffee and tea.
• Medical Applications: In emergency medicine, activated charcoal is used to treat poisonings by absorbing drugs and other chemicals in the digestive system.