Activated Carbon TDS, Sample COA & Brand Cross-Reference

Q: How do I cross-reference a Calgon, Norit, or Jacobi activated carbon grade?

Start with the four foundational parameters on your current supplier's TDS: raw material base (coconut shell, coal, or wood), particle size distribution (ASTM D2862 mesh or pellet diameter), primary adsorption index (ASTM D4607 iodine number, ASTM D3467 CTC, or methylene blue), and purity/washing treatment (ash, pH, moisture, hardness). Share your current grade name or TDS with our lab to receive a specification-matched DXD sample and batch COA.

Q: What is the difference between a Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and a Certificate of Analysis (COA)?

A Technical Data Sheet (TDS) defines the typical or configurable manufacturing range for a product grade, while a Certificate of Analysis (COA) reports the actual laboratory test results measured on the specific production or shipment batch against your signed contract specification.

Q: Are SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and ocean transport documents provided?

Yes. For every bulk order and sample shipment, DXD Carbon provides the English GHS-compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS), batch COA, packing list, and required export transport documentation from Chinese main ports.

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DXD-CGAC-1000 Coconut Shell GAC DXD-BGAC-950 Coal Based GAC DXD-WPAC-200 Wood Based PAC DXD-PEL-4060 Pellet Activated Carbon DXD-DPAC-180 Decolorization PAC DXD-GOLD-1050 Gold Recovery Carbon

Henan Dingxinda Import & Export Co., Ltd. Manufacturing Base: Ningxia Yongruida Carbon Co., Ltd. (50,050 m² · Shizuishan, Ningxia)

Document Type: Technical Data Sheet & Sample COA

Document Code: DXD-GOLD-1050

Quality System: ISO 9001 Certified · ASTM Lab QC

Revision: 2026-Rev.4 (Verified)

Technical Specification Sheet · DXD-GOLD-1050

Activated Carbon for Gold Recovery

High-hardness coconut shell GAC for CIP, CIL and CIC circuits, reviewed for mesh retention, abrasion, ash and mine-specific gold adsorption testing.

Gold recovery activated carbon granules with gold ore samples

Activated carbon sample beside gold recovery processing equipment

Gold recovery activated carbon sample with gold ore reference

Industrial gold recovery activated carbon processing circuit

1. Executive Engineering Summary & Grade Capabilities

Pre-attritioned and water-polished mature coconut shell GAC in 6x12 (3.35–1.70 mm), 6x16 (3.35–1.18 mm), and 8x16 (2.36–1.18 mm) mesh to eliminate platelet particles and prevent gold loss through interstage screens.
Engineered for maximum attrition resistance (>=98% ASTM D3802 ball-pan hardness) coupled with rapid gold cyanide [Au(CN)2-] adsorption kinetics (R-value) and high equilibrium loading capacity (K-value).
Supplied in heavy-duty 500 kg / 1,000 kg FIBC bulk bags or 25 kg woven bags with 2–5 kg metallurgical lab samples available for mine-site bottle-roll and elution qualification.

2. Physical & Commercial Profile

Raw Material Base	Selected high-hardness coconut shell
Physical Form	Uniform granular or water-polished activated carbon
Standard Sizing / Mesh	Common sourcing directions: 6x12, 6x16 or 8x16 mesh; final range must match the CIP/CIL equipment
Configurable Options	6x12, 6x16 or 8x16 sizing, iodine value, hardness, abrasion, ash, pre-treatment, water polishing and mine-specified gold adsorption testing.
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	Common target: >=1,000 mg/g; premium directions may reach 1,000-1,200 mg/g
Hardness	Common target: >=97%, together with abrasion and fines control
Ash	Common target: <=5%
Moisture	Typically <=5%
pH	Typically 8-11
Apparent density	Typical reference range: 480-550 g/L
Gold-specific testing	Adsorption rate, loading capacity, K/R values or a mine-specified CIL bottle-roll test

Note: Iodine value alone does not qualify a gold-recovery carbon. Circuit-specific adsorption kinetics, capacity, hardness, abrasion and particle retention should be evaluated together.

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`	>= 1,050 (or >= 1,000)	1,075 PASS
CTC Activity	wt%	`ASTM D3467`	>= 55.0	58.4 PASS
Ball-Pan Hardness	%	`ASTM D3802`	>= 98.0	98.7 PASS
Total Ash Content	wt%	`ASTM D2866`	<= 4.0	3.2 PASS
Moisture Content	wt%	`ASTM D2867`	<= 5.0	3.1 PASS
Apparent Density	g/L	`ASTM D2854`	480 – 530	502 PASS
Undersize (<12 Mesh or <16 Mesh)	wt%	`ASTM D2862`	<= 3.0	1.4 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
Jacobi Carbons	GoldSorb 6000 / GoldSorb 5000 (6x12, 6x16, 8x16)	DXD-GOLD-1050 / DXD-GOLD-1100	CIP, CIL & CIC gold recovery circuits and thermal regeneration loops	Matched on platelet-free pre-polished granules, >=98% hardness, and high K/R gold adsorption kinetics
Calgon Carbon	DG-11 / GRC-22 (6x12 & 8x16)	DXD-GOLD-1050P	High-attrition CIL/CIP gold leach agitation tanks & heap-leach columns	Matched on >=1,050 mg/g iodine, <=3% undersize fines, and high elution/reactivation durability
Norit (Cabot)	Norit RO 3515 / GCN Gold Series	DXD-GOLD-1050	Precious metal cyanide complex recovery in agitated pulp & clear solutions	Matched on high apparent density (480–530 g/L), low ash <=4%, and low attrition loss

Engineering Data Visualization · ASTM Benchmark

Pore Structure & Adsorption Index Comparison by Carbon Family

Visual comparison of typical configurable maximums across micropore capacity (Iodine), mechanical attrition resistance (Hardness), mesopore decolorization (Methylene Blue), and gas-phase vapor capacity (CTC).

Iodine Number (mg/g) Hardness (%) Methylene Blue (mg/g) CTC Activity (%)

Data Source: Ningxia Yongruida Carbon QC Laboratory benchmark ranges (ASTM D4607 Iodine, ASTM D3802 Ball-Pan Hardness, ASTM D3467 CTC, GB/T 12496.10 Methylene Blue). Values are configurable per signed purchase contract.

In-House ASTM Analytical Laboratory · Visual Proof

How Every Batch Is Tested Before Issuing Your Shipment COA

Our Shizuishan plant operates a dedicated analytical laboratory and multi-deck screening line. Every production lot is sampled, tested against ASTM/GB methods, and retained for buyer traceability.

Inspect Sample COA Data

ASTM D4607 iodine number titration and methylene blue glassware in DXD activated carbon lab

ASTM D4607 · GB/T 12496

Iodine & Methylene Blue Titration

Three-point isotherm titration for micropore iodine number (mg/g) and spectrophotometric decolorization testing for mesopore capacity.

Laboratory technician operating analytical balance and moisture/ash testing equipment

ASTM D2866 · ASTM D2867

Ash, Moisture & pH Verification

Muffle furnace ignition for total ash, precision drying ovens for as-packed moisture, and ASTM D3838 water-extract pH and conductivity checks.

Activated carbon quality control laboratory bench for hardness and sieve analysis

ASTM D3802 · ASTM D2862

Ball-Pan Hardness & Sieve Distribution

Mechanical attrition testing for CIP/CIL and backwash durability alongside Ro-Tap sieve shaker verification of oversize and undersize limits.

Industrial multi-deck screening and magnetic separation unit at Ningxia carbon plant

Production De-Dusting

Screening & Magnetic Separation

Automated multi-deck vibratory classification and magnetic iron removal ensure clean, low-dust granules matched to your vessel screen aperture.

Technical and quality engineering team reviewing retained activated carbon batch samples

Retained Lot Samples

Pre-Shipment Sample Retention

Each export lot is cross-checked against the buyer's benchmark sample and archived in sealed sample jars for post-shipment reference.

Steam activation furnace and rotary kiln production line at Ningxia Yongruida Carbon factory

ISO 9001 Kiln Control

Controlled Steam Activation Kilns

Continuous temperature and steam-ratio control across our 50,050 m² Shizuishan plant delivers repeatable apparent density and pore development.

Export Packaging & Container Loading Visualization

Standard Export Packaging & Container Stuffing Capacity

Every bulk shipment is packed in moisture-lined bags at our Shizuishan workshop with full weight verification, pallet shrink-wrapping, and container seal photo documentation.

Automated 25 kg bag filling and conveyor line at Ningxia activated carbon factory

25 kg Woven / Kraft Bags

25 kg Small Bags (Palletized or Loose)

Inner PE moisture barrier + outer PP woven or multi-wall kraft paper bag. Available with neutral export markings or custom OEM labels.

20GP Container Load9 – 11 Metric Tons

500 kg and 1000 kg FIBC bulk jumbo bags in finished goods warehouse

500 kg / 1,000 kg FIBC

500 kg & 1,000 kg FIBC Bulk Super Sacks

Heavy-duty UV-stabilized PP jumbo bags with 4 reinforced lifting loops, top filling spout, and bottom discharge spout for automated plant hoppers.

40HQ Container Load (20–22 Pallets)20 – 24 Metric Tons

Forklift loading palletized activated carbon FIBC bulk bags into export shipping container

Container Stuffing & Seal QC

Verified Container Loading & Port Dispatch

Direct container stuffing at the factory warehouse with empty-container inspection, pallet strapping, desiccant hanging, and seal number photographs.

Standard Factory Dispatch Lead Time15 – 25 Days After Confirmation

Global Procurement Cross-Reference

Calgon, Norit & Jacobi Activated Carbon Cross-Reference Matrix

Compare international reference series against DXD factory-direct grades across water treatment, air/VOC abatement, liquid decolorization, and gold recovery circuits.

Carbon Category	Reference Brand	Reference Grade / Series	DXD Factory Grade	Key Matching Specification
Coconut Shell GAC	Calgon Carbon	OLC 12x40 / OLC 8x30	DXD-CGAC-1050 (Water / Acid-Washed)	Matched on 12x40 or 8x30 ASTM D2862 mesh, >=1,000 mg/g iodine & >=95% hardness
Coconut Shell GAC	Norit (Cabot)	GCN 1240 / GCN 830	DXD-CGAC-1000W	Matched on microporous coconut structure, low dust, and configurable acid-wash pH 6.5–8.5
Coconut Shell GAC	Jacobi Carbons	AquaSorb CX / AquaSorb CS	DXD-CGAC-1000 / 1100	Matched on apparent density (450–530 g/L), low ash, and rapid wetting properties
Coal Based GAC	Calgon Carbon	Filtrasorb 300 / Filtrasorb 400 (F300 / F400)	DXD-BGAC-950 / DXD-BGAC-1000	Matched on 8x30 or 12x40 mesh, micro/mesopore balance, and >=900–1,000 mg/g iodine
Coal Based GAC	Norit (Cabot)	GAC 830 / GAC 1240	DXD-BGAC-900W	Matched on effective size (0.6–0.7 mm or 0.9–1.1 mm), uniformity coefficient, and abrasion resistance
Coal Based GAC	Jacobi Carbons	AquaSorb 1000 / AquaSorb 2000	DXD-BGAC-900 / 950	Matched on iodine number, methylene blue adsorption, and backwash bed expansion profile
Wood Based PAC	Norit (Cabot)	Norit SA Super / Norit W35	DXD-WPAC-200W / 325W	Matched on 200/325 mesh passing rate, rapid dispersion, and iodine/methylene blue ratio
Wood Based PAC	Calgon Carbon	WPH / WPX Powdered Series	DXD-WPAC-900	Matched on ASTM D5158 particle fineness (>=90% through 325 mesh) and moisture <=5%
Wood Based PAC	Jacobi Carbons	AquaSorb BP2 / ColorSorb G5	DXD-WPAC-200 / DXD-DPAC-160	Matched on mesoporous wood structure, pH range, and filterability performance
Pellet Activated Carbon	Norit (Cabot)	Norit RB3 / RB4 / RST3	DXD-PEL-3060 / DXD-PEL-4060	Matched on 3 mm or 4 mm extruded diameter, >=60% CTC activity, and >=95% ball-pan hardness
Pellet Activated Carbon	Calgon Carbon	AP4-60 / BPL / Centaur (Gas Phase)	DXD-PEL-4060 / DXD-PEL-IMP	Matched on 4 mm pellet geometry, butane activity (ASTM D5742), and optional alkaline/catalytic treatment
Pellet Activated Carbon	Jacobi Carbons	EcoSorb GX / AddSorb Series	DXD-PEL-4060 / DXD-PEL-KOH	Matched on low bed pressure drop, apparent density (460–520 g/L), and H2S breakthrough capacity
Decolorization PAC	Norit (Cabot)	Norit CA1 / Norit SX Plus / Darco KB-G	DXD-DPAC-180 / DXD-DPAC-200	Matched on high mesopore volume (methylene blue >=180 mg/g), acidic/washed pH, and low iron
Decolorization PAC	Calgon Carbon	BG HHM / Cane Cal / CPGLF (Liquid Phase)	DXD-DPAC-180F	Matched on caramel/molasses decolorization index, low ash <=5%, and rapid filter cake drainage
Decolorization PAC	Jacobi Carbons	ColorSorb G7 / ColorSorb G9 / P2	DXD-DPAC-180 / 200	Matched on phosphoric-acid wood activation pore structure and 325 mesh passing rate
Gold Recovery Carbon	Jacobi Carbons	GoldSorb 6000 / GoldSorb 5000 (6x12, 6x16, 8x16)	DXD-GOLD-1050 / DXD-GOLD-1100	Matched on platelet-free pre-polished granules, >=98% hardness, and high K/R gold adsorption kinetics
Gold Recovery Carbon	Calgon Carbon	DG-11 / GRC-22 (6x12 & 8x16)	DXD-GOLD-1050P	Matched on >=1,050 mg/g iodine, <=3% undersize fines, and high elution/reactivation durability
Gold Recovery Carbon	Norit (Cabot)	Norit RO 3515 / GCN Gold Series	DXD-GOLD-1050	Matched on high apparent density (480–530 g/L), low ash <=4%, and low attrition loss

Engineering & Trademark Disclaimer: All third-party brand and product names (including Calgon Carbon, Filtrasorb, OLC, AP4-60, Norit, GCN, GAC, Darco, Jacobi Carbons, AquaSorb, EcoSorb, ColorSorb, and GoldSorb) are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Reference grades are listed solely to assist procurement and process engineers in identifying comparable raw material, mesh size, and pore-structure directions. Final qualification should always be confirmed via laboratory sample testing and a signed contract specification.

Technical Documentation FAQ

Questions about TDS, COA & Grade Replacement

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