Technical Specification Sheet · DXD-CGAC-1000
Coconut Shell Granular Activated Carbon
Hard coconut shell GAC for water, air and precious-metal recovery systems, supplied in common mesh ranges with batch-specific quality confirmation.
1. Executive Engineering Summary & Grade Capabilities
- High-micropore steam-activated coconut shell GAC configured in 6x12, 8x16, 8x30, 12x40, and 20x40 mesh with configurable 950–1,100+ mg/g iodine value (ASTM D4607) and >=95% hardness (ASTM D3802).
- Available in standard water-washed or acid-washed (low ash <=3%, neutral pH, low acid-soluble iron) grades for potable water treatment, cartridge filtration, ultrapure water, and VOC polishing.
- Direct factory supply from our 50,050 m² Ningxia manufacturing base (ISO 9001 certified) with 1 MT standard MOQ, free bench-test samples, and batch-specific COA against international reference grades.
2. Physical & Commercial Profile
| Raw Material Base | Selected coconut shell, typically steam activated |
|---|---|
| Physical Form | Irregular granular activated carbon |
| Standard Sizing / Mesh | 6x12, 8x16, 8x30, 12x40 or 20x40 mesh; approximately 0.45-3.35 mm |
| Configurable Options | Mesh, iodine value, CTC, pH, acid washing, ash, acid-soluble iron, low-dust treatment, water washing and selected impregnation treatments. |
| Standard Export Packing | 25 kg PP woven / kraft bags, or 500 kg / 1,000 kg FIBC bulk bags (palletized & shrink-wrapped) |
| Standard MOQ & Lead Time | 1 Metric Ton standard MOQ · 15–25 days typical factory dispatch |
3. Configurable Manufacturing Ranges
| Iodine value | Typical configurable range: 950-1,100 mg/g |
|---|---|
| CTC activity | 50-70% when required for gas-phase evaluation |
| Hardness | Typically >=90%; water-treatment grades can be specified at >=95% |
| Ash | Typically <=5%; lower-ash grades require confirmation |
| Moisture | Typically <=5% |
| pH | Typically 8-11; acid-washed ranges can be specified separately |
| Apparent density | Typical range: 430-550 g/L |
Note: Common methods include ASTM D4607 for iodine value, ASTM D3802 for hardness, ASTM D2866 for ash and ASTM D2862 for particle-size distribution.
4. Sample Batch Certificate of Analysis (COA) — Reference Benchmark
The table below illustrates a representative factory QC test report from our Shizuishan, Ningxia laboratory. Every commercial shipment includes a batch-specific COA tested against your signed purchase contract.
| Test Parameter | Unit | Test Standard / Method | Contract Specification Limit | Representative Batch Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iodine Number | mg/g | ASTM D4607 |
>= 1,000 | 1,038 PASS |
| Moisture Content (as packed) | wt% | ASTM D2867 |
<= 5.0 | 3.4 PASS |
| Ball-Pan Hardness | % | ASTM D3802 |
>= 95.0 | 97.2 PASS |
| Total Ash Content | wt% | ASTM D2866 |
<= 4.0 (<=3.0 acid-washed) | 3.1 PASS |
| Apparent Density | g/L | ASTM D2854 |
450 – 530 | 485 PASS |
| pH (Water Extract) | pH units | ASTM D3838 |
8.5 – 10.5 (or 6.5 – 8.0 AW) | 9.2 PASS |
| Oversize / Undersize (8x30 or 12x40) | wt% | ASTM D2862 |
<= 5.0 / <= 4.0 | 2.8 / 2.1 PASS |
5. International Brand Cross-Reference & Grade Replacement Guide
For procurement teams benchmarking alternative supply or secondary-source qualification. Reference brand names (Calgon Carbon, Norit / Cabot, Jacobi Carbons) are trademarks of their respective owners; DXD Carbon is an independent manufacturer supplying specification-matched grades verified by ASTM lab testing.
| Reference Brand | International Reference Series | DXD Recommended Equivalent | Primary Application Duty | Engineering Match Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgon Carbon | OLC 12x40 / OLC 8x30 | DXD-CGAC-1050 (Water / Acid-Washed) | Drinking water, dechlorination & cartridge filtration | Matched on 12x40 or 8x30 ASTM D2862 mesh, >=1,000 mg/g iodine & >=95% hardness |
| Norit (Cabot) | GCN 1240 / GCN 830 | DXD-CGAC-1000W | Municipal water, beverage process water & fixed beds | Matched on microporous coconut structure, low dust, and configurable acid-wash pH 6.5–8.5 |
| Jacobi Carbons | AquaSorb CX / AquaSorb CS | DXD-CGAC-1000 / 1100 | Point-of-use (POU) filters, industrial water & VOCs | Matched on apparent density (450–530 g/L), low ash, and rapid wetting properties |
