Activated charcoal
SIGALD/242268 - DARCO®, 20-40 mesh particle size, granular
Synonym: Charcoal activated
CAS Number: 7440-44-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C
Molecular Weight: 12.01
EC Number: 231-153-3
MDL Number: MFCD00133992
Linear Formula: C
Product Type: Chemical
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12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 6—Design for Energy Efficiency. This product was re-engineered to utilize less energy in the manufacturing process.
| autoignition temp. | 842 °F |
| form | granular |
| greener alternative category | Enabling  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Design for Energy Efficiency Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| impurities | ≤0.4% dust |
| ≤12% moisture content | |
| InChI | 1S/C |
| InChI key | OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | DARCO® |
| mp | 3550 °C (lit.) |
| particle size | 20-40 mesh |
| Quality Level | 200 |
| resistivity | 1375 μΩ-cm, 20°C (graphite) |
| SMILES string | [C] |
| surface area | 650 m2/g |
| vapor pressure | <0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Application: | Activated charcoal (DARCO®, 20-40 mesh particle size, granular) can be used in the selective adsorption of phenanthrene with an excellent selectivity of ~74. It can also be used in the adsorption of metals like lead, copper, cobalt, and chromium from aqueous solution. |
| Legal Information: | DARCO is a registered trademark of Cabot Norit Americas, Inc. |
| Other Notes: | Acid-washed lignite carbon for general uses. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly drum |
| Packaging: | 250, 500 g in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 3550 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 23201100 |