Catalytic Carbon

Catalytic carbon is a specialized type of activated carbon that not only adsorbs contaminants like conventional activated carbon but also facilitates chemical reactions, making it particularly effective for removing chloramines and hydrogen sulfide from drinking water.

What Are Chloramines?

Chloramines are used as an alternative to chlorine in water treatment to prevent the formation of carcinogenic trihalomethanes (THMs) that result from chlorine interacting with organic matter.

Catalytic Carbon and Its Benefits

Catalytic carbon does not contain caustic chemicals, so it avoids issues like reduced capacity for organic odour removal or increased fire risk associated with impregnated carbons.

Catalytic carbon is produced by modifying the surface structure of activated carbon through high-temperature gas processing. This alteration enhances its catalytic activity, making it more effective in reducing chloramines and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in water compared to traditional activated carbons. It is a cost-effective solution for treating H2S levels up to 20 to 30 ppm.

Catalytic carbon transforms adsorbed H2S into water-soluble sulfuric and sulfurous acids, allowing for easy regeneration with water washing and extending the interval between physical change-outs.

Advantages of Catalytic Carbon:

• Superior to conventional carbons, with enhanced catalytic activity that drives a range of chemical reactions.
• Accelerated chemical reactions reduce the need for large quantities of carbon and allow for smaller equipment.
• Non-impregnated carbon eliminates concerns about exothermic reactions, ignition risks, and hazardous disposal.
• On-site regeneration reduces operating expenses and prolongs the carbon's service life.
• Can be recycled and reused through thermal reactivation, contributing to sustainability.