P-80 activated carbon product
P-80 activated carbon product

P-80 2mm Activated Carbon Pellets | 80% CTC for VOC & Home Air Purification

2 mm coal-based pellets with >80% CTC — built for VOC removal, household air purifier filters, HVAC odor control, and catalyst support. Uniform extrusion, low pressure drop, cost-effective for continuous gas-phase service.

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Product Overview

P-80 is a coal-based columnar activated carbon produced from selected coal through precision extrusion and high-temperature steam activation. The slim 2 mm pellet delivers a high surface-area-to-volume ratio, giving rapid adsorption kinetics with minimal flow resistance in both compact home filters and industrial fixed beds.

Rated at CTC >80%, this grade handles organic vapor adsorption, VOC treatment, sulfide removal, and gas purification with reliable capacity. For home air purification, the 2 mm format packs densely into thin filter cartridges — capturing formaldehyde, TVOCs, cooking fumes, and smoke odors where thicker 4 mm pellets simply cannot fit. For industrial users, the coal precursor keeps operating costs low across large-volume air handling and catalyst carrier service.

Key Application Areas

  • Home Air Purification — Thin-bed 2 mm pellets fit household air purifier cartridges, range hood filters, and refrigerator odor modules, removing formaldehyde, TVOCs, and everyday odors.
  • Industrial VOC Treatment — Captures solvent vapors and organic emissions from process exhaust, painting lines, and ventilation streams.
  • HVAC Odor Control — Integrates into commercial air handling units for indoor air quality management at low fan energy.
  • Catalyst Carrier — Uniform pellet geometry provides a structured substrate for catalytic materials in chemical processing and environmental catalysis.

Specifications

Technical SpecificationsP-80Unit
Carbon tetrachloride value> 80% -wt
Moisture content< 10% -wt
Ash content< 20%-wt
Intensity> 90-
Density330 ~ 410kg/m³
Diameter1.8 ~ 2.2mm

Available particle size

  • 2 mm

Packaging

  • The 20kg / Package
  • The 500 kg / Package

Key Advantages

  • Balanced Gas-Phase Performance: CTC >80% provides reliable capacity for moderate-load VOC and odor applications without the cost premium of ultra-high-activity grades.
  • 2 mm Slim Geometry: The small diameter fits thin residential filter cartridges and lowers flow resistance in industrial beds, cutting fan energy in air handling systems.
  • Coal-Based Cost Efficiency: Abundant feedstock and mature manufacturing keep unit costs competitive for both consumer filter makers and large-scale projects.
  • Uniform Extrusion Quality: Precision die extrusion ensures consistent pellet dimensions batch-to-batch, eliminating channeling and bypass common with irregular granular media.

How P-80 2mm Pellets Deliver VOC Removal And Home Air Purification

In commercial HVAC and industrial ventilation systems, face velocity and pressure drop govern blower sizing and energy consumption. Larger 4 mm pellets reduce pressure drop but lengthen diffusion paths, slowing adsorption equilibrium. Standard granular carbons may offer high surface area yet create uneven flow distribution and channeling in shallow beds.

P-80 addresses these constraints through precision 2 mm extrusion. The slim pellet diameter strikes a balance: high geometric surface area per unit volume enables rapid mass transfer of VOCs and odorous compounds into the micropore network, while the uniform cylindrical geometry ensures consistent bed packing without the bypass common in irregular granular media. The coal base develops a robust pore structure that physically captures organic vapors through van der Waals forces. In HVAC odor control, this means efficient removal at lower fan energy compared to finer mesh carbons that create excessive flow resistance. For catalyst support applications, the uniform pellet geometry provides predictable flow distribution and consistent residence time.The same slim geometry is what allows P-80 to load into slim home purifier cartridges — delivering industrial-grade adsorption in a residential form factor.

P-80 vs Fine-Mesh Granular and Higher-Activity Coal Pellet Carbons

Fine-mesh coconut shell granules such as CTC-100 30×60 mesh maximize surface area and deliver rapid kinetics, yet their high pressure drop demands larger blowers and increases energy consumption in continuous air handling systems. Higher-activity coal pellets like P-100 (CTC >100%) offer superior capacity for solvent recovery but at a higher price point that may not be justified for general air purification and odor control.

P-80 bridges this gap as a cost-optimized coal pellet carbon air purification solution. The 2 mm diameter generates approximately 30–40% lower pressure drop than fine mesh granules while maintaining sufficient CTC >80% capacity for moderate VOC and odor loads. Compared to P-100, P-80 trades maximum capacity for economical operation in non-recovery applications. Choose fine-mesh grades for rapid kinetics in small vessels; select P-100 for premium solvent recovery; choose P-80 when you need balanced performance across home air purifiers, industrial HVAC, odor control, and catalyst support — where low pressure drop and cost efficiency matter.

  • Q
    What is the difference between P-80 and P-100?
    A

    P-80 delivers CTC >80% for standard air purification, home filters, and odor control. P-100 achieves CTC >100% for heavier vapor loads and solvent recovery. Choose P-80 for cost-sensitive, moderate-duty gas-phase service.

  • Q
    Can P-80 be used in home air purifiers?
    A

    Yes. The 2 mm pellet diameter packs into thin residential filter cartridges where 4 mm pellets cannot fit. It removes formaldehyde, TVOCs, cooking fumes, and smoke odors, making it a common media choice for household air purifier filters.

  • Q
    Is P-80 suitable for liquid-phase water treatment?
    A

    No. P-80 is engineered for gas-phase adsorption. For water treatment, see our granular carbon grades such as GAC series for municipal and industrial liquid-phase applications.

  • Q
    Why choose 2 mm pellets over 4 mm?
    A

    The 2 mm diameter offers roughly twice the geometric surface area per unit volume, giving faster adsorption kinetics and shorter diffusion paths. It also fits shallow filter beds and compact cartridges. Choose 4 mm only when extremely low pressure drop outweighs capacity in very large beds.

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