Granular Activated Carbon
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GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON – High-Performance Water Filtration & Air Treatment Media
Professional Granular Activated Carbon GAC – Advanced Water Treatment System, Industrial Air Purification Media, Municipal Filtration Solution, Drinking Water Enhancement Agent, Wastewater Processing Material, Chemical Adsorption Medium & Specialized Carbon Filtration for Water Treatment Plants, Air Purification Systems, Industrial Processing, Environmental Control, Chemical Recovery & Advanced Filtration Technology
✅ Water Treatment Optimized – Exceptional Adsorption Capacity & Filtration Performance
✅ Industrial Processing Proven – Superior Contaminant Removal & System Benefits
✅ Municipal Systems Compatible – Outstanding Performance Power & Processing Properties
✅ Environmental Treatment Effective – Excellent Remediation Capabilities & Sustainability
✅ Quality Assured – High Surface Area, NSF/ANSI 61 Certified & International Standards Compliant
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Granular Activated Carbon – Water Treatment & Industrial Filtration Applications
Granular Activated Carbon GAC, featuring exceptional porous structure with outstanding adsorption characteristics, appearing as black granular particles with superior filtration properties, enhanced contaminant removal efficiency, and exceptional effectiveness across diverse water treatment applications, is a specialized high-performance filtration medium with outstanding processing characteristics, enhanced purification efficiency, and superior functionality in municipal water systems, industrial processing, air purification, environmental remediation, chemical recovery, and specialized filtration applications. Granular Activated Carbon is a high-performance filtration medium extensively used for water purification, air treatment, industrial processing, and environmental applications. GAC is a high surface area, highly effective filtration material with excellent adsorption properties used for contaminant removal, water enhancement, industrial processes, and environmental systems. The global granular activated carbon market size was USD 2.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3.4 billion by 2033 at CAGR 5.8%, with water treatment applications expanding significantly for municipal and industrial water processing industries. The material exhibits exceptional micropore and mesopore density and provides superior adsorption capabilities making it ideal for water treatment applications, air purification procedures, industrial operations, and specialized filtration processes. Granular Activated Carbon is specifically processed to provide enhanced filtration efficiency, improved adsorption performance, and superior results in applications requiring effective contaminant removal, reliable water purification, controlled air treatment procedures, and industrial-grade performance in municipal water treatment, industrial processing, environmental remediation, and specialized applications. In addition to its adsorption properties, it also has excellent regeneration characteristics and controlled flow properties. The nature of Granular Activated Carbon is thermally stable with excellent porous properties and strong adsorption potential, making it function as one of the most versatile filtration materials available, being highly effective and providing excellent contaminant removal properties, delivering broad-spectrum industrial applications, effective environmental performance, excellent process compatibility under various conditions, and outstanding safety profile during handling and application. Granular Activated Carbon represents one of the most essential and versatile filtration materials in modern water treatment, air purification, environmental processing, and specialized industrial sectors, providing exceptional adsorption properties, superior filtration characteristics, excellent flow control, and outstanding regulatory compliance during manufacturing and application, making it essential for municipal operations, industrial facilities, environmental procedures, processing systems, and specialized processes requiring high-performance carbon filtration and regulatory approval with international water treatment and environmental standards.
At Chemicals & Process Equipment Limited, we supply advanced Granular Activated Carbon manufactured under stringent quality control standards and international chemical, water treatment, environmental, and filtration specifications. Our comprehensive product range includes various mesh sizes, different raw material sources, and specialized formulations meeting diverse requirements for water treatment operations, air purification facilities, environmental applications, industrial processes, and specialized applications across global water treatment, environmental, filtration, and chemical markets.
✅ Advanced Filtration Technology – Optimized Performance & Processing Excellence
✅ Consistent Quality Standards – Multiple Product Classifications with Complete Documentation
✅ Essential Treatment Component – Superior Adsorption Properties & System Compatibility
✅ Multi-Industry Applications – Municipal, Industrial, Environmental, Chemical Processing
✅ Technical Support Package – Complete Application Guidance & Performance Optimization
The activated carbon filtration market is projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of around 5.8% from 2024 to 2029, driven by increasing consumption in the water treatment sector and rising environmental regulations globally. Market expansion is driven by increasing water quality standards, growing industrial filtration needs, expanding environmental compliance requirements, and rising air purification demands across multiple industrial regions.
For comprehensive information about granular activated carbon applications in water treatment and industrial processing, this detailed General Carbon technical guide on understanding granular activated carbon for water treatment provides extensive coverage of adsorption mechanisms, system design requirements, and best practices for modern filtration and water treatment applications.
Technical Specifications & Properties
| Property | Municipal Grade | Industrial Grade | Coal-Based Grade | Wood-Based Grade | Coconut-Based Grade | Reactivated Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iodine Number (mg/g) | 900-1100 | 800-1000 | 1000-1200 | 600-800 | 1050-1250 | 750-950 |
| Methylene Blue (mg/g) | 180-220 | 150-190 | 200-250 | 120-160 | 220-270 | 140-180 |
| CTC Activity (%) | 50-70 | 40-60 | 60-80 | 30-50 | 65-85 | 45-65 |
| Moisture Content (%) | <5 | <8 | <5 | <10 | <5 | <8 |
| Ash Content (%) | <8 | <12 | <10 | <5 | <3 | <15 |
| Hardness Number | 90-95 | 85-92 | 95-98 | 80-88 | 95-98 | 80-90 |
| Bulk Density (g/cm³) | 0.45-0.55 | 0.40-0.60 | 0.50-0.60 | 0.35-0.45 | 0.45-0.55 | 0.40-0.50 |
| Apparent Density (g/cm³) | 0.85-0.95 | 0.75-0.90 | 0.90-1.00 | 0.70-0.80 | 0.85-0.95 | 0.75-0.85 |
| Pore Volume (cm³/g) | 0.8-1.0 | 0.7-0.9 | 0.9-1.1 | 0.6-0.8 | 0.9-1.1 | 0.7-0.9 |
| Surface Area (m²/g) | 900-1100 | 800-1000 | 1000-1200 | 600-800 | 1050-1250 | 750-950 |
| pH Value | 7-9 | 6-10 | 8-11 | 6-8 | 9-11 | 7-10 |
| Mesh Size | 8×30, 12×40 | 4×10, 6×16 | 8×30, 12×40 | 4×8, 6×12 | 12×40, 20×50 | 8×30, 10×20 |
| Abrasion Number | <3 | <5 | <1 | <8 | <1 | <6 |
| Iron Content (ppm) | <200 | <500 | <150 | <300 | <100 | <400 |
| Heavy Metals (ppm) | <20 | <50 | <30 | <15 | <10 | <40 |
| Chloride Content (ppm) | <300 | <800 | <200 | <400 | <200 | <600 |
| Sulfate Content (ppm) | <500 | <1200 | <400 | <600 | <300 | <800 |
| Phosphate Content (ppm) | <100 | <250 | <80 | <150 | <50 | <200 |
| Water Soluble (%) | <1 | <3 | <1 | <2 | <1 | <2 |
| Acid Soluble (%) | <5 | <10 | <3 | <8 | <3 | <8 |
| Uniformity Coefficient | 1.7-2.2 | 1.5-2.5 | 1.8-2.3 | 1.4-2.0 | 1.7-2.2 | 1.6-2.4 |
| Effective Size (mm) | 0.8-1.2 | 0.6-1.5 | 0.9-1.3 | 0.5-1.0 | 0.8-1.2 | 0.7-1.1 |
| Color | Black | Dark Gray | Black | Brown-Black | Black | Gray-Black |
| Shape | Granular | Granular | Granular | Granular | Granular | Granular |
| Odor | Odorless | Slight | Odorless | Slight | Odorless | Moderate |
| Taste | Tasteless | Neutral | Tasteless | Neutral | Tasteless | Neutral |
| Microbial Activity | Nil | Low | Nil | Low | Nil | Moderate |
| Regeneration Cycles | 100-200 | 50-150 | 150-300 | 30-100 | 200-300 | 20-80 |
| Service Life (months) | 6-12 | 3-9 | 9-18 | 3-6 | 12-18 | 3-6 |
| Operating Temperature (°C) | 5-80 | 10-150 | 5-120 | 10-100 | 5-80 | 10-120 |
| pH Stability Range | 2-12 | 1-14 | 3-13 | 2-11 | 2-12 | 1-14 |
| Backwash Rate (gpm/ft²) | 8-12 | 6-15 | 10-15 | 5-10 | 8-12 | 6-12 |
| Packaging | 25kg Bags | 500kg Bags | 25kg Bags | 50kg Bags | 25kg Bags | Bulk Bags |
| Certification | NSF/ANSI 61 | Industrial | AWWA B604 | ASTM D2862 | NSF/ANSI 61 | Environmental |
Available Product Types:
- Municipal Grade for drinking water treatment and public water systems
- Industrial Grade for chemical processing and manufacturing applications
- Coal-Based Grade for high-capacity industrial and municipal applications
- Wood-Based Grade for specialized filtration and environmental applications
- Coconut-Based Grade for premium water treatment and food applications
- Reactivated Grade for cost-effective environmental and industrial use
- Steam Activated Grade for enhanced adsorption properties
- Acid Washed Grade for ultrapure water and pharmaceutical applications
- Virgin Grade for food processing and pharmaceutical applications
- Reagent Grade for laboratory and analytical applications
- High Activity Grade for demanding industrial applications
- Custom Mesh Sizes for specific system requirements
- Impregnated Grade for specialized chemical removal
- Catalytic Grade for oxidation and chemical conversion
Specialized Application Solutions:
- Water treatment system design and filtration optimization services
- Air purification consultation and system enhancement design
- Environmental remediation planning and treatment optimization
- Industrial processing design and filtration optimization
- Quality control method development and testing procedures
- Regulatory compliance assistance and safety assessment
- Custom granular carbon development and performance testing services
- Technical consultation and system optimization
- Environmental consulting and filtration enhancement
Municipal Water Treatment Applications
Drinking Water Systems Municipal water facilities utilize Municipal Grade Granular Activated Carbon GAC for drinking water purification, taste and odor removal, and quality enhancement. Water treatment engineers employing GAC for enhanced water quality, improved filtration efficiency, and treatment optimization providing superior water products, excellent purification quality, and outstanding municipal water treatment results.
Public Water Supply Public water companies use specialized Granular Activated Carbon for public water treatment, contaminant removal, and safety improvement. Public water specialists employ GAC for enhanced water safety, improved taste removal, and filtration optimization providing improved public water outcomes, enhanced consumer satisfaction, and superior public water system performance.
Water Distribution Systems Water distribution manufacturers utilize Municipal Grade Granular Activated Carbon for distribution water treatment, quality control, and system improvement. Water distribution specialists employ GAC for enhanced water quality, improved system efficiency, and distribution optimization providing exceptional distribution results, enhanced water performance, and outstanding distribution system manufacturing performance.
Emergency Water Treatment Emergency response teams use Municipal Grade Granular Activated Carbon for emergency water processing, rapid purification, and crisis improvement. Emergency water specialists employ GAC for enhanced emergency response, improved water safety, and emergency optimization providing superior emergency products, enhanced public safety, and excellent emergency water treatment results.
Industrial Water Processing Applications
Process Water Treatment Industrial facilities utilize Industrial Grade Granular Activated Carbon GAC for process water purification, contamination control, and manufacturing enhancement. Industrial water engineers employ GAC for enhanced process efficiency, improved water quality, and industrial optimization providing superior industrial results, enhanced processing quality, and outstanding industrial water manufacturing performance.
Boiler Feed Water Power generation companies use specialized Granular Activated Carbon for boiler water treatment, system protection, and efficiency improvement. Boiler water specialists employ GAC for enhanced system protection, improved water quality, and boiler optimization providing exceptional power generation results, enhanced operational efficiency, and superior boiler water treatment excellence.
Cooling Water Systems Cooling system manufacturers utilize Industrial Grade Granular Activated Carbon for cooling water treatment, scale prevention, and system improvement. Cooling water specialists employ GAC for enhanced system performance, improved water quality, and cooling optimization providing superior cooling products, enhanced operational characteristics, and outstanding cooling system results.
Ultra Pure Water Electronics manufacturers use Industrial Grade Granular Activated Carbon for ultra pure water production, semiconductor processing, and manufacturing improvement. Ultra pure water specialists employ GAC for enhanced water purity, improved processing efficiency, and electronics optimization providing exceptional electronics results, enhanced product quality, and superior electronics manufacturing performance.
Wastewater Treatment Applications
Municipal Wastewater Wastewater treatment plants utilize Environmental Grade Granular Activated Carbon for wastewater processing, pollutant removal, and environmental improvement. Wastewater treatment engineers employ GAC for enhanced treatment efficiency, improved effluent quality, and environmental optimization providing superior wastewater products, enhanced environmental protection, and outstanding wastewater treatment results.
Industrial Wastewater Industrial wastewater facilities use specialized Granular Activated Carbon for industrial effluent treatment, contamination control, and compliance improvement. Industrial wastewater specialists employ GAC for enhanced treatment performance, improved discharge quality, and wastewater optimization providing exceptional industrial results, enhanced environmental compliance, and superior industrial wastewater excellence.
Tertiary Treatment Advanced treatment manufacturers utilize Environmental Grade Granular Activated Carbon for tertiary treatment, polishing enhancement, and quality improvement. Tertiary treatment specialists employ GAC for enhanced effluent quality, improved treatment efficiency, and tertiary optimization providing superior treatment products, enhanced water characteristics, and outstanding tertiary treatment results.
Groundwater Remediation Environmental remediation companies use Environmental Grade Granular Activated Carbon for groundwater treatment, contamination removal, and site improvement. Groundwater remediation specialists employ GAC for enhanced remediation efficiency, improved water quality, and environmental optimization providing exceptional remediation results, enhanced site restoration, and superior environmental remediation performance.
Air Purification & Gas Treatment Applications
Industrial Air Treatment Air treatment facilities utilize Air Grade Granular Activated Carbon GAC for industrial air purification, emission control, and environmental enhancement. Air treatment engineers employ GAC for enhanced air quality, improved emission control, and air optimization providing superior air treatment results, enhanced environmental quality, and outstanding air purification manufacturing performance.
VOC Removal Systems Chemical processing plants use specialized Granular Activated Carbon for volatile organic compound removal, air enhancement, and emission improvement. VOC removal specialists employ GAC for enhanced emission control, improved air quality, and VOC optimization providing exceptional air treatment results, enhanced environmental compliance, and superior VOC removal excellence.
Solvent Recovery Solvent recovery manufacturers utilize Industrial Grade Granular Activated Carbon for solvent recovery, chemical enhancement, and processing improvement. Solvent recovery specialists employ GAC for enhanced recovery efficiency, improved solvent quality, and recovery optimization providing superior recovery products, enhanced processing characteristics, and outstanding solvent recovery results.
Odor Control Systems Odor control companies use Air Grade Granular Activated Carbon for odor elimination, air enhancement, and environmental improvement. Odor control specialists employ GAC for enhanced odor removal, improved air quality, and odor optimization providing exceptional odor results, enhanced environmental quality, and superior odor control performance.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical Applications
Chemical Processing Chemical manufacturers utilize Industrial Grade Granular Activated Carbon GAC for chemical purification, process enhancement, and manufacturing improvement. Chemical processing engineers employ GAC for enhanced product quality, improved process efficiency, and chemical optimization providing superior chemical products, enhanced processing quality, and outstanding chemical manufacturing results.
Pharmaceutical Purification Pharmaceutical companies use specialized Granular Activated Carbon for drug purification, API processing, and manufacturing improvement. Pharmaceutical processing specialists employ GAC for enhanced drug purity, improved processing efficiency, and pharmaceutical optimization providing exceptional pharmaceutical results, enhanced product quality, and superior pharmaceutical manufacturing excellence.
Food & Beverage Processing Food processing manufacturers utilize Food Grade Granular Activated Carbon for food purification, decolorization, and quality improvement. Food processing specialists employ GAC for enhanced product quality, improved purification efficiency, and food optimization providing superior food products, enhanced processing characteristics, and outstanding food manufacturing results.
Sugar Refining Sugar refineries use Food Grade Granular Activated Carbon for sugar decolorization, purification enhancement, and processing improvement. Sugar refining specialists employ GAC for enhanced sugar quality, improved color removal, and sugar optimization providing exceptional sugar results, enhanced purity performance, and superior sugar refining excellence.
Environmental & Remediation Applications
Soil Remediation Environmental companies utilize Environmental Grade Granular Activated Carbon GAC for soil treatment, contamination removal, and remediation enhancement. Environmental engineers employ GAC for enhanced soil quality, improved remediation efficiency, and environmental optimization providing superior environmental products, enhanced remediation performance, and outstanding environmental treatment results.
Landfill Leachate Landfill operators use specialized Granular Activated Carbon for leachate treatment, contamination control, and environmental improvement. Landfill treatment specialists employ GAC for enhanced leachate quality, improved treatment efficiency, and landfill optimization providing exceptional environmental results, enhanced site management, and superior landfill treatment excellence.
Contaminated Site Cleanup Remediation contractors utilize Environmental Grade Granular Activated Carbon for site cleanup, pollutant removal, and environmental improvement. Site cleanup specialists employ GAC for enhanced cleanup efficiency, improved environmental quality, and remediation optimization providing superior cleanup products, enhanced site characteristics, and outstanding environmental cleanup results.
Surface Water Treatment Surface water companies use Environmental Grade Granular Activated Carbon for surface water processing, quality enhancement, and treatment improvement. Surface water specialists employ GAC for enhanced water quality, improved treatment efficiency, and surface water optimization providing exceptional treatment results, enhanced water safety, and superior surface water treatment performance.
Specialty & Technical Applications
Gold Recovery Mining companies utilize Specialized Grade Granular Activated Carbon GAC for gold extraction, precious metal recovery, and mining enhancement. Gold recovery engineers employ GAC for enhanced gold recovery, improved extraction efficiency, and mining optimization providing superior mining products, enhanced recovery performance, and outstanding mining manufacturing results.
Catalyst Support Catalyst manufacturers use specialized Granular Activated Carbon for catalyst preparation, chemical enhancement, and manufacturing improvement. Catalyst processing specialists employ GAC for enhanced catalyst activity, improved chemical performance, and catalyst optimization providing exceptional catalyst results, enhanced reaction efficiency, and superior catalyst manufacturing excellence.
Gas Mask Filters Safety equipment manufacturers utilize Specialized Grade Granular Activated Carbon for gas mask production, protection enhancement, and safety improvement. Gas mask specialists employ GAC for enhanced protection quality, improved filtration efficiency, and safety optimization providing superior safety products, enhanced protection characteristics, and outstanding safety manufacturing results.
Aquarium Filtration Aquarium companies use Aquarium Grade Granular Activated Carbon for aquarium water treatment, fish health enhancement, and aquatic improvement. Aquarium filtration specialists employ GAC for enhanced water quality, improved aquatic environment, and aquarium optimization providing exceptional aquarium results, enhanced fish health, and superior aquarium system performance.
Medical & Laboratory Applications
Medical Gas Purification Medical equipment companies utilize Medical Grade Granular Activated Carbon GAC for medical gas treatment, purification enhancement, and healthcare improvement. Medical gas engineers employ GAC for enhanced gas purity, improved medical safety, and healthcare optimization providing superior medical products, enhanced patient safety, and outstanding medical gas results.
Laboratory Applications Research facilities use specialized Granular Activated Carbon for analytical processing, sample preparation, and research improvement. Laboratory specialists employ GAC for enhanced analytical results, improved sample quality, and laboratory optimization providing exceptional research results, enhanced analytical quality, and superior laboratory excellence.
Dialysis Water Treatment Dialysis centers utilize Medical Grade Granular Activated Carbon for dialysis water purification, patient safety enhancement, and treatment improvement. Dialysis water specialists employ GAC for enhanced water purity, improved patient safety, and dialysis optimization providing superior dialysis products, enhanced treatment characteristics, and outstanding dialysis water results.
Pharmaceutical Water Systems Pharmaceutical water companies use Pharmaceutical Grade Granular Activated Carbon for pharmaceutical water processing, purity enhancement, and compliance improvement. Pharmaceutical water specialists employ GAC for enhanced water quality, improved regulatory compliance, and pharmaceutical optimization providing exceptional pharmaceutical results, enhanced water purity, and superior pharmaceutical water performance.
Quality Control & Testing
Comprehensive Quality Assurance Every production batch undergoes extensive testing to ensure compliance with Granular Activated Carbon standards, water treatment requirements, environmental specifications, and international quality standards. Our quality control laboratory employs advanced analytical techniques including iodine number determination, methylene blue analysis, and comprehensive performance evaluation.
Quality assurance procedures include:
- Iodine number determination using standard titration methods
- Methylene blue analysis using spectrophotometric procedures
- CTC activity testing using carbon tetrachloride vapor
- Moisture content analysis using loss on drying method
- Ash content determination using high temperature incineration
- Hardness testing using ball pan hardness tester
- Particle size analysis using mechanical sieving
- pH measurement using calibrated electrode systems
- Heavy metals analysis using ICP-MS spectroscopy
- Iron content determination using atomic absorption
- Surface area analysis using BET nitrogen adsorption
- Pore volume measurement using mercury porosimetry
- Microbiological testing for food and pharmaceutical grades
- Abrasion testing using standard rotating drum method
- Uniformity coefficient calculation using sieve analysis
- Effective size determination using gradation testing
- Bulk density measurement using standard procedures
- Apparent density testing using displacement methods
- Breakthrough capacity testing using standard procedures
Storage & Handling Procedures Implement proper storage conditions including temperature control between 5-35°C, protection from moisture and contaminants, appropriate sealed container materials, segregation from incompatible chemicals, and comprehensive safety procedures for maintaining Granular Activated Carbon quality and ensuring safe handling throughout storage and application periods.
Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
Water Treatment Standards Municipal and Industrial Grade Granular Activated Carbon complies with NSF/ANSI 61, AWWA B604, and international water treatment standards ensuring safe use in potable water applications with established water safety protocols and comprehensive safety assessments for water treatment operations.
Food & Pharmaceutical Standards Food and Pharmaceutical Grade products adhere to FDA CFR 21, USP, and international food safety requirements ensuring appropriate use in food applications with established food safety protocols and regulatory compliance for food processing operations.
Environmental Standards Environmental Grade products meet EPA, environmental regulations, and international environmental requirements ensuring proper use in environmental applications with established environmental safety protocols and performance standards for environmental operations.
International Compliance Granular Activated Carbon demonstrates comprehensive regulatory compliance with proper certification procedures, responsible usage guidelines, and environmental management procedures ensuring sustainable operations with comprehensive safety measures and chemical management protocols.
Performance Advantages & Benefits
✔ Premium Filtration Agent – Superior porous structure and adsorption performance
✔ Outstanding Water Quality – Excellent contaminant removal and purification applications
✔ Environmental Excellence – Exceptional sustainability properties and renewable source material
✔ Multiple Applications – Suitable for water treatment, air purification, and industrial processing
✔ Processing Excellence – Superior flow properties and system compatibility
✔ Quality Consistency – Uniform adsorption activity across production batches
✔ Safety Profile – Proven safety and handling characteristics with proper protocols
✔ Environmental Sustainability – Renewable coconut shell source with carbon footprint benefits
✔ Regulatory Compliance – Approved for municipal, industrial, and environmental applications
✔ Cost Effectiveness – Economic filtration solution with superior performance characteristics
✔ Strong Adsorption Power – High surface area for effective contaminant removal
✔ Global Availability – Reliable supply chains and worldwide distribution networks
✔ Technical Versatility – Multiple grade options and application compatibility
✔ Technical Support – Complete application guidance and optimization services
Our Granular Activated Carbon products represent industry-leading standards in water treatment and environmental filtration technology, specifically manufactured for demanding municipal applications, industrial operations, environmental procedures, and specialized chemical processing requiring exceptional adsorption properties, reliable performance, and comprehensive regulatory compliance. We provide complete technical support, application guidance, and performance consultation to ensure optimal results across your specialized water treatment, environmental, filtration, or chemical applications.
For detailed specifications, technical data sheets, or application-specific recommendations, contact our specialized Granular Activated Carbon division. We offer complete support including product selection, application optimization, performance testing, regulatory guidance, quality assurance, and technical assistance to maximize effectiveness in your water treatment, environmental, filtration, or chemical applications.
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