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BASF 3A Molecular Sieve
BASF 3A Molecular Sieve is a synthetic crystalline aluminosilicate with a regular micropore structure.
Zeolite Structure A type (LTA)
Pore Size 3 A (0.3 nm)
Chemical Formula x K2O . (1 - x) Na2O . Al2O3 . 2 SiO2 . n H2O
Product Applications
BASF 3A Molecular Sieve is commonly used for drying of gases and polar polymerizable substances, such as unsaturated hydrocarbons (ethylene, propylene, acetylene and butadiene).
Regeneration
Regeneration of BASF 3A Molecular Sieve may be carried out by increasing the temperature and/or reducing the pressure or using a suitable purge gas, respectively.
Packaging
216 L (135 kg) air tight steel drums
Polypropylene liner equipped big liquids (methanol, ethanol) and easily bags of different sizes (450 ¨C 850 kg net).
Typical Properties |
Beads size range, nominal, mm |
1.6 - 2.5 |
2.5 - 5.0 |
Mesh Range, approx |
8 x 12 |
4 x 8 |
Bulk Density, compacted, g/L |
725 - 795 |
725 - 795 |
Attrition, % wt. |
Max 0.2 |
Max 0.2 |
Crush Strength, N/bead |
Min 25 |
Min 50 |
Moisture Content (as delivered, % wt) |
Max 1.0 |
Max 1.0 |
Water Adsorption Capacity*, 55% relative humidity, 20 ¡ãC, % wt |
Min 21.5 |
Min 21.5 |
Sample activated. Other beads and sizes available on
About Us
BASF's Catalysts division is the world¡¯s leading supplier of environmental and process catalysts. The group offers exceptional expertise in the development of technologies that protect the air we breathe, produce the fuels that power our world and ensure efficient production of a wide variety of chemicals, plastics and other products. By leveraging our industry-leading R&D platforms, passion for innovation and deep knowledge of precious and base metals, BASF¡¯s Catalysts division develops unique, proprietary catalyst and adsorbent solutions that drive customer success.
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