Synonym(s)
: Carbon, acetylene black, acticarbon, actidose, activated charcoal
Mol. Formula
: C
EC / List no.
: 231-153-3
CAS no.
: 7440-44-0
Molecular weight
: 12,011
Activated carbon is carbon that has been processed to form small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption.
Application
» It is used as a pigment in rubber tires, printing, shaping and drawing inks.
» Tire treads, belt covers and other wear-resistant rubber products;
plastics as reinforcing agent, opacifier, electrical conductor, UV-light
absorber; colorant for printing inks; carbon paper; typewriter ribbons;
paint pigment; nucleating agent in air modifications; expanders on
battery plates; It has many uses such as solar energy absorber.
» Used as car catalytic converters, vegetable oil/sugar/alcoholic
beverage colorant, flue gas desulfurization agent, air purifier,
dechlorinating agent (water treatment), adhesives and sealing chemicals.
» It is used in copier/printer machine toner, corrosion inhibitors and
anti-limescale agents, fuels and fuel additives, wire and cable
insulation to provide an even distribution of electricity
Product Specifications
Physical and Chemical Properties
» Activated carbon is a substance in the form of a fine black powder that has been processed to improve absorbency.
It is odorless and tasteless.
Properties
Characteristics |
Unit |
Value |
Condition |
Melting point |
°C |
3650 |
Sublimation |
Boiling point |
°C |
4200 |
Sublimation |
Vapor pressure |
mm Hg |
< 0.1 |
20 °C |
Solubility |
|
|
Insoluble in water and organic solvents |
Density |
g/ cm3 |
2 |
20 °C |
Autoignition Temperature |
°C |
315-399 |
|
Heat of Combustion |
cal/g |
7,830 |
|
Refractive Index |
|
2.15 |
|