Details:
Molecular sieve 4A is made by raw powder, which has zeolite A crystal structure, with selected mineral binder. 4A Molecular sieve has an effective pore opening of 4Å (0.4nm), so molecules which diameter less than 4Å can be adsorbed. Mostly used for dehydration of natural gas.
| Property |
unit |
Bead |
Pellet |
Note |
| 8x12 |
4x8 |
1/16" |
1/8" |
| Static Water Adsorption |
%wt |
≥ 21.50 |
≥ 21.50 |
≥ 21.50 |
≥ 21.50 |
RH50%, 25℃ |
| Crush Strength |
N |
≥ 30.00 |
≥ 80.00 |
≥ 30.00 |
≥ 70.00 |
Avg. 25 beads |
| Crush Strength |
lbs |
≥ 7.00 |
≥ 18.00 |
≥ 7.00 |
≥ 16.00 |
Avg. 25 beads |
| Bulk Density |
g/ml |
≥ 0.70 |
≥ 0.70 |
≥ 0.65 |
≥ 0.65 |
Settled |
| Bulk Density |
lbs/ft3 |
≥ 43.00 |
≥ 43.00 |
≥ 40.00 |
≥ 40.00 |
Settled |
| Loss on Ignition |
%wt |
≤ 1.50 |
≤ 1.50 |
≤ 1.50 |
≤ 1.50 |
575℃, 1hr |
| Loss on Attrition |
%wt |
≤ 0.10 |
≤ 0.10 |
≤ 0.30 |
≤ 0.30 |
~ |
| Particle Ratio |
% |
≥ 97.00 |
≥ 99.00 |
~ |
~ |
~ |
Recommended Applications：
1. Drying of unsaturated hydrocarbons (e.g., ethylene, propylene, butadiene)
2. Cracked Gas Drying.
3. Drying of natural gas.
4. Drying of highly polar compounds, such as methanol and ethanol.
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