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242276

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Activated charcoal

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DARCO®, −100 mesh particle size, powder

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:
11101522
PubChem Substance ID:
329752605
NACRES:
SB.52

vapor pressure

<0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

form

powder

autoignition temp.

842 °F

manufacturer/tradename

DARCO®

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resistivity

1375 μΩ-cm, 20°C (graphite)

impurities

>15 g Methylene Blue adsorption (per 100 g (minimum))
<0.50% Water solubles
<12% Moisture
<200 ppm Acid soluble iron

particle size

−100 mesh

mp

3550 °C (lit.)

greener alternative category

Enabling,

SMILES string

[C]

InChI

1S/C

InChI key

OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Activated charcoal (DARCO®, -100 mesh particle size, powder) can be used in adsorption of CO2 for gas storage systems. It can be used in the formation of a composite with MIL-101, which can be used as a metal-organic framework (MOF) material for potential usage in gas separation and sensors.

Legal Information

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

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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SHBS3938
SHBS1037
SHBS1040
SHBS1029
SHBR4883

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  5. What is the bulk density of product 242276, DARCO® Activated Charcoal?

    The bulk density of product 242276, DARCO® Activated Charcoal, is roughly 0.40 g/ml, or 25 lb/ft3.

  6. What is the typical particle size distribution of product 242276, DARCO® Activated Charcoal?

    The typical particle size distribution of product 242276, DARCO® Activated Charcoal, is as follows:d5: 5.5 μmd50: 34 μmd95: 125 μm

  7. What is the typical ash content of product 242276, DARCO® Activated Charcoal?

    The typical ash content of product 242276, DARCO® Activated Charcoal, is 4%, with 0.7% being acid soluble ash.

  8. What is the typical pore size and pore size distribution of product 242276, DARCO® Activated Charcoal?

    Unfortunately, the average pore size and pore size distribution of product 242276, DARCO® Activated Charcoal, have not been tested by us or the supplier.

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