MOLECULAR SIEVE 13X
Molecular Sieve type 10 Angstrom (13X) has a X type structure and is formed by arranging   soldalight cases  into  tetrahedral  stacking   and   bridging  with  the six membered oxygen atom-ring . The  oxygen   ring  provides a cavity opening of  the diameter 7.4 Angstrom . But   this structure adsorbs molecules  upto 10 Angstroms, hence the effective diameter is specified as 10 Angstrom . Molecular Sieve can be represented by general formula -

  M2 / nO [(AI2O3) . (SiO2)X]y H2O    where, M   represents  Alkali metals with valancy n.

The  water of    hydration   which  fills  the cavities during crystallisation is removed  by  heating , with remaining cavities forming the active interior surface

We  supply , Molecular Sieve in spherical  form . The  manufacturing   process of  molecular sieve is precisely controlled to exibit an efficient micropore structure and  minimum  attrition  loss  to enable the rapid diffusion of  absorbate in  the  core of beads and for better self life .

Typical Technical Data

  Parameter   Values
  Shape   Spherical Beads
  Size   1- 3 , 2 - 4 & 3-5 mm dia.
  Bulk Density   0.59 - 0.69  kgs/m3
  Equilibrium H2O AdsorptionCapacity   26.0 % wt
  Attrition Loss   0.20 %  max

Tailor-made grades in different sizes are available.
Molecular Seive type 13X  is also available in powder form.

Typical Applications:

  • Sweeteing Natural Gas
  • LPG sweeteing and drying
  • Air purification for air seperation plants
  • CO2 adsorption and removal of H2O
  • Removal of Mercaptance
  • Other Sulphur compounds from liquid and gas streams.