Microporous structure allows high adsorption rates
Activated carbon is fine-grained carbon with a highly porous structure and a very large surface. It is used industrially for eliminating unwanted harmful substances or odours from gases, vapours and liquids or for the recovery of residues. The substances are bound to the activated carbon by adsorption.
Activated carbon is used as a powder, granulated or pressed into pellets or carbon compotes. For selected applications, the activated carbon can be impregnated with chemicals or metal salts.