Main uses of Granular Activated Carbon
Water Treatment
Removal of chlorine and chloramines
Reduction of organic contaminants
Removal of taste and odor
Treatment of drinking water and industrial water
Wastewater polishing
Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Removal of dissolved organic pollutants
Reduction of COD and color
Treatment of chemical and pharmaceutical effluents
Final-stage purification before discharge or reuse
Air & Gas Purification
Removal of VOCs (volatile organic compounds)
Odor control
Purification of industrial gases
Solvent vapor adsorption
Food & Beverage Industry
Decolorization of liquids
Removal of unwanted tastes and odors
Purification of sugar syrups and edible oils
Treatment of beverages and process water
Oil & Chemical Industries
Purification and decolorization of oils
Removal of trace organic impurities
Treatment of process streams and solvents
Aquariums & Aquaculture
Removal of organic pollutants
Reduction of odors and discoloration
Water polishing
Mining & Gold Recovery
Adsorption and recovery of gold from cyanide solutions, particularly with suitable high-quality coconut-shell or other GAC grades.
Groundwater & Drinking Water Filters
Used as filter media in fixed-bed adsorption systems for continuous contaminant removal.
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