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Molecular Sieves Type 3A
Description
Molecular Sieves type 3A are alkali alumino silicate. They are the
potassium form of the Type A crystal structures with an effective pore
opening of about 3 angstroms.
Application
 | Double - Glazing Industry |
| Drying of Olefin, Jet Fuel, Kerosene, Alkylation Feed, Hexane, Benzene,
Ethylene, Propylene, Methanol, Ethanol and Isopropanol. |
| Polyurethane based formulations. |
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 |
3 Angstroms |
| Bulk Density |
46 - 47 Lbs/Ft3 |
| Average Crushing Strength Under
Increasing Pressure (Lb) |
4 x 8 mesh - - - - - - 14 |
| 8 x 12 mesh - - - - - 8 |
| Equilibrium Water Capacity (Theoretical) |
21% wt. |
| Water Content (As Shipped) |
1.5% wt. (max.) |
| Heat of Adsorption (max) |
1,800 Btu/lb H2O |
| Specific Heat (approx) |
0.23Btu/lb/0F |
| Recommended Temp. of Regeneration (0F) |
350 - 450 |
Packaging
Type 3A Molecular Sieves are delivered in drums containing 60 lbs, 150 lbs,
and 300 lbs net of product.
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