Coconut Shell Activated Carbon

High Performance Adsorption Media by SorbiTech™ Group

Coconut Shell Activated Carbon from SorbiTech™ Group is a High Quality adsorption material engineered for high microporosity, superior hardness, and long operational life. Produced from carefully selected coconut shells and activated under controlled conditions, this grade of activated carbon is designed to meet demanding industrial, environmental, and purification requirements where efficiency, consistency, and reliability are non negotiable.

Coconut shell activated carbon is the optimal solution when high iodine number, low ash content, and excellent mechanical strength are required. These characteristics make it particularly suitable for gas‑phase adsorption, water purification, and solvent recovery applications.

What Is Coconut Shell Activated Carbon?

Coconut shell activated carbon is a microporous carbon adsorbent manufactured by carbonizing coconut shells followed by steam activation at high temperatures. The resulting internal pore structure is dominated by micropores (<2 nm), which are essential for the adsorption of small organic molecules, odors, chlorine, VOCs, and dissolved contaminants.

Coal based or wood based carbons, coconut shell activated carbon offers:

• Higher adsorption efficiency per unit mass
• Lower dust generation
• Superior abrasion resistance
• Renewable and sustainable raw material origin

This translates into lower replacement frequency, stable pressure drop, and predictable adsorption performance.

Key Technical Characteristics

• Raw material: 100% coconut shell
• Pore structure: Predominantly microporous
• Iodine number: Typically 900–1200 mg/g (grade dependent)
• Hardness / abrasion number: Very high (ideal for repeated use)
• Ash content: Low
• Moisture content: Controlled for industrial handling
• Bulk density: Optimized for adsorption beds and filters

These parameters are critical for engineers designing adsorption systems where contact time, mass transfer efficiency, and pressure stability are key design variables.