FAQ: What does “ash content” of activated carbon mean?

What does “ash content” of activated carbon mean and why is it important?

Ash content is the amount of non-carbon impurities (metal oxides). The lower the ash content, the higher the purity of carbon and the efficiency of adsorption. For industrial coals, the ash content usually does not exceed 8%.

Why is activated carbon called a “living filter”?

Because it not only traps contaminants, but also chemically interacts with them. Impurities molecules are attracted to active centers on the surface of the coal, forming strong bonds. That is why its efficiency is significantly higher than that of conventional mechanical filters.

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