Parameter Typical Range / Value Test Method / Standard
Raw Material Base 100% Coconut shell
Activation Method Steam activated
Appearance Black granular or powdered carbon
Iodine Number 850 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 m²/g (varies by grade) ASTM D6556
Apparent / Bulk Density 0.40 0.55 g/cm³ (400 550 kg/m³) 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 / Mesh 48, 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 m²/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.
ð 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.
ð 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.
🛍ï Example Coconut Shell Activated Carbon Products
Coconut Shell Activated Carbon 1100 IV (25Kg) Virgin Grade
9,600
ROeStore
Granular Activated Carbon Charcoal Coconut Shell
265
amazon.in
Coconut Shell Premium Activated Carbon Granules
329
amazon.in
newBasics Activated Carbon Granular Coconut Shell
399
amazon.in
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.