Activated carbon mesh size to mm

activated carbons mesh size table

Effect of activated carbon mesh size on flow rate and pressure drop


The mesh size of activated carbon affects its adsorption performance, flow rate, and pressure drop of the carbon bed.

Activated carbons with low mesh size (larger particles) have lower surface area and are suitable for gas treatment and air purification because they provide lower airflow resistance and higher flow rate.

Activated carbons with medium mesh size balance surface area and pore structure and are widely used in water treatment and wastewater treatment. They can effectively remove organic matter and impurities while maintaining appropriate flow rate and pressure drop.

Activated carbons with high mesh size (smaller particles) have larger surface area and higher adsorption capacity and are suitable for applications such as fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals that require high adsorption efficiency, but their flow rate is lower and the pressure drop of the carbon bed is larger.

Selecting the right mesh size of activated carbon can optimize its adsorption effect, flow rate, and pressure drop in specific applications.

Comparison table of mesh size in different countries and mesh to mm size chart


Comparison table of aperture mesh size in various countries

Mesh to mm size chart:
Standard meshScreen sizeStandard meshScreen size
4Mesh4.75mm70Mesh0.212mm
5Mesh4.00mm80Mesh0.180mm
6Mesh3.35mm100Mesh0.150mm
7Mesh2.80mm120Mesh0.125mm
8Mesh2.36mm50Mesh0.300mm
10Mesh2.00mm60Mesh0.250mm
12Mesh1.70mm70Mesh0.212mm
14Mesh1.40mm80Mesh0.180mm
16Mesh1.18mm100Mesh0.150mm
18Mesh1.00mm120Mesh0.125mm
20Mesh0.850mm140Mesh0.109mm
25Mesh0.710mm150Mesh0.106mm
30Mesh0.600mm170Mesh0.090mm
35Mesh0.500mm200Mesh0.0750mm
40Mesh0.425mm230Mesh0.0630mm
45Mesh0.355mm270Mesh0.0530mm
50Mesh0.300mm325Mesh0.0450mm
60Mesh0.250mm400Mesh0.0374mm

Common mesh and mm sizes of activated carbon.


1) Powdered activated carbon (PAC):

  1. Powdered activated carbon mesh size chart is generally 50*120 mesh, 80*150 mesh, 100 mesh, 200 mesh, 325 mesh,600mesh.
  Powdered activated carbon mesh size chart
50*120 mesh=0.3~0.125mm 100mesh =150um=0.15mm
80*150 mesh=0.18~0.106mm 200mesh =75um=0.075mm
600mesh=23um=0.023mm 325mesh =45um=0.045mm
  1. Mainly used for water treatment and air purification, adsorption of organic matter and harmful gases.

2) Granular activated carbon (GAC):

  1. Granular activated carbonmesh size table is generally 4*8 mesh, 8*16 mesh, 8*30 mesh, 12*40 mesh, 30*60 mesh, 80*150 mesh.
Granular activated carbon mesh size table
4*8mesh=4.75~2.36mm 8*16 mesh=2.36~1.18mm
8*30 mesh=2.36~0.6mm 12*40 mesh=1.7~0.425mm
30*60 mesh=0.6~0.25mm 80*150 mesh=0.18~0.106mm
  1. Commonly used in water treatment, wastewater treatment, gas treatment and food, sugar, oil decolorization and other processes.

3) Pelletized Activated Carbon(PAC):

  1. Pelletized Activated Carbonmesh size chart is generally 0.9mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm.
  Pelletized Activated Carbon mesh size chart
0.9mm 1.5mm 2mm 3mm
4mm 5mm 6mm 8mm
  1. Mainly used for gas phase adsorption applications, H2S and VOC adsorption in air treatment, and purification of industrial gas, flue gas, biogas and natural gas.

These activated carbons of different shapes and sizes have different adsorption properties and effects in different application scenarios. Choosing the right size and type of activated carbon can improve its efficiency and economy.

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