Sorbead H
High-performance sil ica gel adsorbent
BASF Sorbead H is a high-performance, extremely robust silica gel adsorbent primarily used for control of hydrocarbon dew point in compressed natural gas.
The BASF Sorbead line of highly efficient adsorbents is an alumino-silicate gel formed into hard, spherical beads ¨C having a high resistance to crushing and a low attrition rate. Sorbead adsorbents have a longer life than most other adsorbents and can reduce operating costs in most applications.
BASF Sorbead H is used for controlling dew point and recovery of heavy hydrocarbons from natural gas. Simultaneously, Sorbead H dehumidifies the natural gas. Sorbead H is protected from liquid condensation by approx. 20% of Sorbead WS.
Typical distribution of grain size
2.0 ¨C 5.0 mm
1.0 ¨C 2.3 mm
Packaging
Big bags 1,653 lbs.
Steel drums 330 lbs.
Typical properties
Chemical Composition |
SiO2
Al2O3 |
97 wt. %
3wt. % |
Surface Area (BET) |
750 m2/g |
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Pore Volume |
0.5 cm3/g |
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Equilibrium Capacity for
Water Vapor at 25 C |
10 % R.H.
80 % R.H. |
6 wt. %
45 wt. % |
Packed Bulk Density |
44 lb/ft3 |
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Crushing Strength |
> 200 N |
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Attrition Rate |
< 0.05 wt. % |
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Liquid Water Resistant |
No |
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About BASF
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