Activated carbon (structure, types and cases in which it is used)
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About activated carbon and its production
Activated carbon has a structure that makes this material have a large surface area compared to its volume. Active carbon has a porous and microscopic network. This network has a surface absorption process. The process of making active carbon is made from materials that contain carbon. In fact, carbon-based materials are transformed into activated carbon under controlled atmosphere and pressure in the furnace and through the process of physical modification and thermal decomposition.
Various materials can be used to make activated carbon. Materials such as coal, charcoal, wood, coconut shell, walnut shell, etc. can be used in the production of activated carbon.
The fabrication of activated carbon is very important due to its various adsorption, catalytic and electrochemical properties. In the continuation of this article, the world of physical chemistry tries to introduce you to the application and how to make activated carbon. be with us.
Types of activated carbon
If you have visited the retail market and sale of active carbon, you will realize that there are different types of active carbon with different prices in the market. The reason for the variety of types of active carbon is the difference in the raw material and the hard method of active carbon. The carbons that are prepared by home methods are often from the raw material of coal. In fact, the primary raw material before activating the carbon is able to affect the physical properties and the amount of activation of the carbon. Activated carbon production is sometimes produced for special purposes. Therefore, the raw material for its production must be suitable. Making air and water carbon filters are examples of the use of active carbon in which quality active carbon should be used. Therefore, to make activated carbon for this purpose, coal is placed in a vacuum environment and heated to 600-900 degrees Celsius. The carbon is then exposed to chemicals such as argon and nitrogen. Carbon is heated again at 900-1200 degrees Celsius and exposed to oxygen and steam. With this method, many tiny pores are created in the carbon and activated carbon is made.
Reasons for making activated carbon
Active carbon can be used as a filter in various industries due to its many fine pores and the ability to absorb chemicals. Activated charcoal is used in water purifiers to remove chlorine, taste and water. Activated carbon is made due to use in the following industries.
◾ Application in oil and gas and petrochemical industries
◾ Medical
◾ Military industries
◾ Application in making carbon filter for water purification devices
◾ Air purifier filter
◾ Use in the automotive industry
The benefits of making oral or stick activated carbon
This type of activated carbon can be used in medicine and treatment. Of course, its being edible does not mean that it can be included in meals. Rather, it can be used for treatment. This substance can eliminate the poisoning caused by heavy metals, mercury and ammonia by absorbing them in the body.
The most important reason for making activated carbon
One of the most practical uses of activated carbon in daily life is water purification. Activated charcoal systems are used in household water purifiers, city water purifiers, aquarium filters, wastewater treatment of modern factories, etc.
◾ Some drug production processes also work by the purifying properties of activated charcoal.
◾ The production of active carbon is also used to recycle elements and precious metals such as gold.
◾ These materials are also used in the filter of fruit juice factories.
◾ The properties of activated charcoal are used in air purification systems as well as all kinds of air fresheners.
◾ The production of active carbon is also done to remove the undesirable colors of sugar.
Effects of activated carbon
Activated carbon is a safe substance and rarely has side effects. But some of the unpleasant side effects of this substance include nausea and vomiting, constipation and black stools. Activated carbon can worsen the symptoms of some diseases, such as a rare genetic disease that affects the skin, intestines, and nervous system.
Activated charcoal is generally safe for adults when used by mouth short-term. The side effects of using activated carbon are constipation and black stool.
Serious but rare side effects include bowel slowing or obstruction, lung failure, and dehydration. Activated charcoal is also probably safe in most adults when applied to a wound.
The cost and price of making activated carbon
The price of making activated carbon can depend on its types. There are different types of activated carbon such as powder, granular and rod. Each of these types has specific manufacturing steps and has a special use in different industries. Therefore, the price of making activated carbon will be different according to its types.
Molecular structure of activated carbon
Buying and selling activated carbon
Buying, selling and manufacturing activated carbon is done by many companies in the world. This material has also gained many fans due to its compatibility with the environment. The use of activated carbon in various industries has increased its purchase and sale. Buying and selling these materials is done online and in person. We are ready to deliver the product you want at home to you, the dear consumer, at the online store of the working group of "Beautiful Nature".
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