CAS 97793-37-8
Activated Carbon
CAS 97793-37-8C12.011 g/mol
Activated Carbon is primarily used for water treatment, effectively removing impurities and contaminants to ensure safe consumption. This specialized form of carbon possesses a high porosity, which significantly increases its surface area, enhancing its adsorption capabilities. Its granular form makes it suitable for a variety of applications across several industries, including water treatment and pharmaceuticals, making it essential for both commercial and residential purification processes.
Main applicationWater treatment — removes impurities from drinking water
Activated Carbon is pivotal in numerous industries as it ensures the removal of contaminants from water and air, thereby safeguarding public health and enhancing product quality. Its widespread applications make it a vital material for both residential and industrial needs, simplifying compliance with safety standards.
Also known as
- Elemental Carbon
- Carbon
- Vitreous
- Carbon 12
- SUPERSORBON S1
- RefChem:66979
- DTXCID407391
- CHEBI:33415
- 231-153-3
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in various bag sizes
- inquire for specifics.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 97793-37-8
- Chemical formula
- C
- Molecular weight
- 12.011 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Granular black material
- Density
- 1.8-3.51
- Density
- 1.8-3.51
- Melting Point
- >3500 °C
- Boiling Point
- Sublimes at 3642 °C
- Solubility
- Insoluble in water
Activated Carbon, derived from organic materials, undergoes a process of activation that increases its surface area and porosity, allowing it to adsorb a wide range of substances. The effective use of this material is determined by its mesh size and physical form. When purchasing Activated Carbon, buyers should specify mesh size and the intended application since these factors influence performance. It's also critical to confirm the carbon's density and porosity, which directly affect its adsorption capacity and efficiency in specific processes.
Delivery
Activated Carbon is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Water treatment — removes impurities from drinking water
- Air purification — adsorbs pollutants and odors
- Industrial processes — used in chemical filtration
- Pharmaceuticals — facilitates drug purification and separation
- Food processing — enhances product clarity and flavor stability
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Effective removal of impurities in water systems
- Enhances air quality by filtering pollutants
- Improves efficiency in industrial filtration processes
- Ensures high purity in pharmaceutical applications
- Increases product quality in food processing
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Activated Carbon?
The CAS registry number for Activated Carbon is 97793-37-8. Its chemical formula is C, with a molecular weight of 12.011 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Activated Carbon?
Activated Carbon is also referred to as Elemental Carbon, Carbon, Vitreous, Carbon 12, SUPERSORBON S1 and RefChem:66979. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Activated Carbon is supplied?
Activated Carbon is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Activated Carbon look like?
Activated Carbon is described as granular black material. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Activated Carbon used for?
Common applications include water treatment — removes impurities from drinking water, air purification — adsorbs pollutants and odors, industrial processes — used in chemical filtration, pharmaceuticals — facilitates drug purification and separation and food processing — enhances product clarity and flavor stability. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Activated Carbon?
Activated Carbon is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cleaning & Detergents and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Activated Carbon available in?
Available in various bag sizes; inquire for specifics. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
Related to Activated Carbon
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 5462310pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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