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Molecular Sieves Type 5A
Description
Molecular Sieves Type 5A are alkali alumino-silicate. They are the
calcium form of the Type A crystal structures with an effective pore opening
of about 5 angstroms.
Application
 | Drying, desulphuration, CO2 removal of natural gas. |
| Drying and CO2 removal of air. |
| Nitrogen production plant. |
| Pressure swing adsorption system (PSA): Enriched air, purification of
hydrogen, etc. |
General Properties
Form in which supplied:
Beads
| Mean Particle Diameters |
4 x 8 (4 mm) |
| 8 x 12 (2 mm) |
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| Nominal Pore Size |
5 Angstroms |
| Bulk Density |
44 Lbs/Ft3 |
| Average Crushing Strength Under
Increasing Pressure (Lb) |
4 x 8 mesh - - - - - 12 |
| 8 x 12 mesh - - - - - 7 |
| Equilibrium Water Capacity (Theoretical) |
21.7% wt. |
| Water Content (as shipped) |
1.5% wt. (max.) |
| Heat of Adsorption (max) |
1,800 Btu/lb H2O |
| Specific Heat (approx) |
0.23 Btu/lb/0F |
| Recommended Temp. of Regeneration (0F) |
400 - 600 |
Packaging
Type 5A Molecular Sieves are delivered in drums containing 60 lbs, 150 lbs,
and 300 lbs net of product. |
