PRODUCT BULLETIN

CANE CAL 12x40

Granular Activated Carbon

Description Specifications Cane CAL 12x40

CANE CAL is a virgin granular activated carbon designed for treatment Iodine Number, mg/g 1000 (min)
of cane sugar liquors. In addition to the decolorization capability
Molasses Number 210 (min)
available in a high surface area carbon, CANE CAL also has pH
controlling ability as a result of the incorporation of magnesite within Magnesium [as MgO] (Calculated), wt% 5-8
the carbon granules. CANE CAL is used in both fixed and moving beds
Moisture (As Packaged), wt% 2 (max)
for continuous decolorization, after which the exhausted carbon can
be thermally reactivated for repeated use. The particle size of 12x40 Abrasion Number 65 (min)
has been selected to give a high rate of adsorption and low resistance Mean Particle Diameter (mm) 0.9 1.1
to flow with liquors of medium viscosity.
12 US Mesh [1.70mm], wt% 0 5.0
CANE CAL is made from selected grades of bituminous coal combined
with suitable binders to give superior hardness and long life. Produced < 40 US Mesh [0.425 mm] (PAN), wt% 5.0 (max)
under rigidly controlled conditions by high temperature steam
activation and reagglomerated, this carbon provides high surface Design Considerations
area, large pore volume, high density, and a pore structure optimal The flowrate and contact time needed to achieve the desired
for the adsorption of color bodies from solution. This product contaminant removal, liquid viscosity, and temperature are
complies with the requirements for activated carbon as defined by considerations in designing an efficient and cost-effective activated
the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) (8th Edition) published by the carbon system. The pressure drop per ft. of bed depth for
U.S. Pharmacopeia. Cane Cal 12x40 carbon is shown for different liquid viscosities.
To determine what is best for your application and assistance with
Features the design, please contact Calgon Carbon Corporation by calling
Reagglomerated metallurgical grade bituminous coal 1-800-4-CARBON.
Manufactured with magnesite
Uniformly activated granular product Reactivation
Once granular activated carbon is saturated or the treatment
Benefits objective is reached, it can be recycled by thermal reactivation for
Reagglomeration creates optimal transport pores reuse. Reactivation involves treating the spent carbon in a high
for faster adsorption. temperature reactivation furnance or kiln. During this treatment
process, the undesirable organic compounds on the carbon are
High mechanical strength resulting in excellent reactivation
thermally destroyed. Recycling by thermal reactivation is a highly
performance, low attrition loss during handling and minimizing
technical process to ensure that spent carbon is returned to a reusable
generation of fines in operations requiring backwashing.
quality. To determine what is best for your application and assistance
Produces a strongly adsorbing pore structure optimal
with the design, please contact Calgon Carbon Corporation by calling
for the adsorption of color bodies.
1-800-4-CARBON.
Incorporation of magnesite into the granules mechanical
structure provides a buffer against the pH drop that
accompanies granular activated carbons.
Cleaner, more efficient operation than with powdered carbons.

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 Typical Pressure Drop Typical Bed Expansion
Downflow pressure drop through a bed of CANE CAL 12x40 Bed Expansion During Backwash of CANE CAL12x40 with Water
100 70
Pressure Drop (Inches H2O/ft. bed)

60
44F
10
50
72F

% Expansion
40
1
30

20
0.1
10

0.01 0
0.1 0.2 0.5 0.8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Velocity (gpm/ft2) Superficial Velocity (gpm/sf)

Packaging
Please contact Calgon Carbon for options and availability.

Safety Message
Wet activated carbon preferentially removes oxygen from air. In closed
or partially closed containers and vessels, oxygen depletion may reach
hazardous levels. If workers are to enter a vessel containing carbon,
appropriate sampling and work procedures for potentially low oxygen
spaces should be followed, including all applicable federal and state
requirements. Please refer to the MSDS for all up to date product
safety information.

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