Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC)

Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) is a fine, powdered form of activated carbon, commonly used for its high surface area and ability to adsorb a wide range of impurities.

Here’s a brief overview:

Key Uses of PAC:

Water Treatment:

Application: Removes organic contaminants, chlorine, and odors from water.
Uses: Drinking water, wastewater, and industrial water treatment.

Air Purification:

Application: Adsorbs gases, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and odors.
Uses: Industrial air filtration systems, smoke removal, and environmental control.

Food & Beverage:

Application: Removes color, flavor, and impurities from liquids such as sugar syrups, juices, and alcoholic beverages.
Uses: Food processing, beverage clarification.

Gold Recovery:

Application: Used in the mining industry for extracting gold from ore through the adsorption of gold cyanide complexes.
Uses: Gold extraction in mining processes.

Pharmaceuticals and Medical:

Application: Used for detoxification in medical treatments (e.g., poisoning).
Uses: Poison antidote in emergency treatments, pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Advantages:

High Adsorption Capacity: PAC is effective in adsorbing contaminants from liquids and gases.

Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of applications in various industries.

Cost-effective: Offers efficient performance at a lower cost for many applications.

PAC is commonly used where a high degree of filtration is required and where rapid absorption is beneficial.