Chemical Name: Molecular Sieve 3A
Synonyms: Molecular Sieve KA, Zeolite Molecular Sieve 3A, Synthetic Molecular Sieve 3A, Zeolite 3A Desiccant.
Molecular Formula: 2/3K2O•1/3Na2O•Al2O3• 2 SiO2 • 9/2 H2O
CAS No.: 308080-99-1
H.S. CODE: 2842100000
Characteristics:
Molecular sieve 3A, also known as Kalium A molecular sieve, is Kalium ion alkali metal alumino-silicate compound. Its effective pore diameter is 3A (0.3nm), it can selectively adsorb those molecules in fluid which dynamic diameter is less than 0.3nm (such as water molecules, ammonia molecules), lets molecule dynamic diameter more than 0.3nm go through molecular sieve layer bed, and then achieve the aim of fluid mixture. 3A molecular sieve has small aperture, while adsorbs water molecules it can reject all other molecules, thus effectively avoid “total adsorption” phenomena. 3A molecular sieve is a kind of excellent desiccant used for adsorbing water mainly. Tonyear Molecular sieve 3A has quick adsorption speed, high crushing resistance, strong pollution resistance, more regenerative times and long lifespan. It can continue to use after regeneration.
Applications:
Drying of unsaturated hydrocarbons (e.g. ethylene, propylene, butadien)
Cracked Gas Drying
Drying of natural gas, if COS minimization is essential, or a minimum co-adsorption of hydrocarbons is required.
Drying of highly polar compounds, such as methanol and ethanol
Drying of liquid alcohol
Drying of CNG
Specification:
Item |
Unit |
Technical specification |
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Shape |
Sphere |
Extrudate |
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Dia |
mm |
1.7-2.5 |
3-5 |
1/16“ |
1/8” |
Granularity |
% |
≥96 |
≥96 |
≥98 |
≥98 |
Bulk density |
g/ml |
≥0.60 |
≥0.60 |
≥0.60 |
≥0.60 |
Abrasion |
% |
≤0.20 |
≤0.20 |
≤0.20 |
≤0.25 |
Crushing strength |
N |
≥40 |
≥60 |
≥40 |
≥70 |
Static H2O adsorption |
% |
≥20 |
≥20 |
≥20 |
≥20 |
Packing: Steel drum / paper drum / aluminum foil bag or per customer’s request.
Storage: 3A molecular sieve shall be stored at room temperature, in which the relative humidity is not exceed 90%, and be not exposed in air, and prevented against water, acids and alkalis.