MOLECULAR SIEVE 5A
5A Molecular Sieve  is calcium form of  aluminosilicate .The Molecular Sieve will adsorb   mocecules  which  have  a  critical  diameter  less   than  five   angstroms (CH3OH , C2H5OH & Propane)

Molecular Sieve 5A is cation exchanged   calcium form of A type crystal structure.  The calcium     ion exchange in "A" crystal effectively increases the Molecular Sieve pore size to 5 angstroms, and it enables selective adsorption depending upon molecular size of adsorbate.

Molecular  Sieve  5A  adsorbs  n-paraffin  irrespective of chain  length  and not the branched chain hydrocarbon. Hence it is used for specific applications like, seperation  of normal from branched chain  paraffin. Our  Molecular Sieve being   spherical  in shape   produces   uniform   packing   and adsorbate diffusion  in  the adsorber, also exibits high resistance to attrition and physical damage during service.

Typical Technical Data

  Parameter   Values
  Shape   Spherical Beads
  Size   1 - 3 , 2 - 4   &  3 - 5 mm
  Bulk Density   760 kgs/m3
  Equilibrium H2O Adsorption Capacity   24.0  %  wt.
  Attrition Loss   0.20 % wt

Tailor-made grades in different sizes are available.
Molecular Seive type 5A  is also available in powder form.


Typical Applications:

  • Hydrocarbon Seperation (straight chain n-paraffins from iso-paraffins and cyclic compound -both in gas  &  liquid phase )
  • Inert Gas Drying and Purification ( removal of CO2 with simultaneous drying )
  • Recycle Gas Sweetening ( removal of H2S )
  • Pretreatement of Natural Gas-Liquification (removal of H2O,CO2, H2S                 & mercaptans )
  • Supplement Animal Feed