F-16 Enhanced Wood Powder Activated Carbon for Decolorization

Phosphoric acid activated wood powder carbon with enhanced decolorization capacity for food processing, chemical purification, and pharmaceutical applications.

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Product Overview

F-16 represents the mid-tier of our phosphoric acid wood carbon series, delivering enhanced methylene blue adsorption compared to F-14 while maintaining the fast filtration and low ash characteristics that make wood carbons popular in food and chemical processing.

The higher methylene blue value (225+ mg/g vs. 210+ for F-14) translates directly to improved color removal efficiency. For processors running continuous decolorization systems, this means either faster throughput at the same quality level or improved product quality at the same throughput.

Specifications

Technical SpecificationsF-16Unit
Methylene blue adsorption value> 240mg/g
Moisture content< 10% -wt
Ash content< 10%-wt
PH2-5-
Packed density280-320kg/m³
Grain size < 200 Item (0.75 μm)> 90% -wt

Key Application Areas

  • Food & Beverage – Edible oil refining, sugar syrup decolorization, alcohol and spirits purification
  • Chemical Processing – Intermediate and solvent purification, catalyst support, fine chemical treatment
  • Pharmaceutical – API decolorization, excipient purification, fermentation broth cleanup
  • Aquaculture & Aquarium Systems – Removal of chloramine and organic contaminants in water environments sensitive to toxic nitrogenous compounds

  • Q
    How does F-16 compare to F-14 in decolorization performance?
    A

    F-16 delivers enhanced methylene blue adsorption exceeding 225 mg/g compared to F-14's 210 mg/g. This higher mesopore volume translates directly to improved color removal efficiency. Processors running continuous decolorization systems achieve either faster throughput at equivalent quality or improved product quality at the same throughput rate.

  • Q
    What industries benefit from upgrading from F-14 to F-16?
    A

    Food processors handling medium-color-load syrups, chemical manufacturers requiring consistent product clarity, and pharmaceutical operations where batch-to-batch color consistency is critical benefit from F-16's enhanced capacity. The upgrade cost is typically offset by reduced carbon dosage and faster processing cycles.

  • Q
    Does F-16 maintain the same fast filtration characteristics as F-14?
    A

    Yes. F-16 retains the rapid filtration and low ash characteristics that make phosphoric acid wood carbons popular in food and chemical processing. The particle size distribution remains optimized for efficient solid-liquid separation, with over 90% passing 200 mesh and packing density of 280–320 kg/m³.

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