Powdered activated carbon
Premium fine-particle activated carbon with superior adsorption capacity for liquid phase applications. Outstanding performance in decolorization, purification, and removal of organic compounds.
- Ultra-fine particle size (200-325 mesh) for rapid adsorption kinetics
- Applications in water treatment, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals
- Certified by NSF, HALAL, KOSHER, etc.
- Rapid shipment, global delivery
Wood Powdered Activated Carbon
- Product features:Effective adsorption of large organic molecules, used for decolorization, removal of impurities, food-grade activated carbon
- Mesh size:200 mesh, 325 mesh (95% pass rate)
- Methylene Blue Number:≥250 mg/g
- Applications:Food and beverage, medicine, water treatment and other fields, such as sweeteners, monosodium glutamate, glycerin, fruit juice, wine, amino acids and other decolorization and removal of impurities
Coal based Powdered activated carbon
- Raw materials:Bituminous coal, anthracite
- Product features:Low cost, rich pore structure, and Fast adsorption rate
- Mesh size:200, 325, Custom Sizes
- Applications:Drinking water purification, industrial wastewater treatment, incineration flue gas treatment, soil remediation, emergency response
Coconut powdered Activated Carbon
- Raw materials:Coconut shell
- Product features:Low ash content, rich microporous structure
- Mesh size:100, 200, 325, custom sizes
- Applications:Drinking Water Purification, Exhaust Gas Treatment, Food & Beverage
Related applications for Powdered Activated Carbon
Our powdered activated carbon offers superior performance across diverse industrial applications. Here are some of the most common uses. Not all applications have been listed on this website. For more details on other applications, please contact us.
Our powdered activated carbon is widely used in sugar refining processes for effective decolorization and purification. With optimal pore size distribution and high adsorption capacity, it ensures excellent color removal and quality improvement in sugar production.
Key Applications:
- White sugar refining
- Raw sugar decolorization
- Syrup purification
- Sweetener production
Removes:
- Color compounds
- Organic impurities
- Process contaminants
- Polyphenols and tannins
Recommended Products:
- Wood-based PAC for specialty sugars
- Powdered activated carbon 200-325 mesh
Our food-grade powdered activated carbon provides excellent decolorization performance for alcoholic beverage production. It effectively removes unwanted color compounds while preserving the original flavor profile, meeting strict food safety standards.
Key Applications:
- White spirit production
- Wine purification
- Beer processing
- Distilled alcohol refinement
Removes:
- Color compounds
- Organic impurities
- Odor compounds
- Unwanted flavors
- Process residues
Recommended Products:
- Wood-based PAC (Food grade)
- Coconut shell PAC for spirits
- Powdered activated carbon 200-325 mesh
Our powdered activated carbon offers superior performance in oil and fat purification processes. The carefully designed pore structure enables efficient removal of color bodies and impurities, ensuring high-quality refined oil products.
Key Applications:
- Vegetable oil refining
- Animal fat processing
- Industrial oil purification
- Cooking oil decolorization
- Industrial oil recycling
Removes:
- Pigments and colorants
- Free fatty acids
- Oxidation products
- Metal ions
- Residual phospholipids
Recommended Products:
- Wood-based PAC (Food grade)
- Powdered activated carbon 200 mesh
- High-activity PAC for oil processing
Our food-grade powdered activated carbon is specifically designed for the food and beverage industry, providing superior purification and decolorization performance while meeting strict food safety standards. The optimized pore structure ensures efficient removal of impurities without affecting product quality.
Key Applications:
- Fruit juice processing
- Food additives purification
- Edible oil refining
- Starch syrup decolorization
- Organic acid processing
Removes:
- Natural colorants
- Organic impurities
- Off-flavors and odors
- Process contaminants
- Polyphenols and tannins
- Suspended solids
Product Features:
- Meets food safety regulations
- High decolorization efficiency
- Rapid adsorption kinetics
- Excellent filterability
- Consistent product quality
Recommended Products:
- Food-grade wood-based PAC
- Fine powder PAC 200-325 mesh
- Special grade PAC for beverages
Our pharmaceutical-grade activated carbon is specifically engineered for API purification and pharmaceutical processing. It meets the strictest pharmaceutical industry standards with controlled particle size distribution and high purity levels, ensuring consistent and reliable purification performance.
Key Applications:
- API intermediate purification
- Antibiotics processing
- Vitamin production
- Enzyme purification
- Injectable solutions
- Fermentation products
Removes:
- Color bodies
- Reaction by-products
- Organic impurities
- Process residuals
- Heavy metals
- Endotoxins
Quality Standards:
- USP/EP/JP compliant
- Low ash content
- Controlled particle size
- High purity level
- Batch-to-batch consistency
Recommended Products:
- High-purity wood-based PAC
- Pharmaceutical grade PAC
- Ultra-fine powder 325 mesh
Our high-performance powdered activated carbon provides comprehensive water purification solutions for both municipal and industrial applications. Engineered with optimized pore structure and high adsorption capacity, it effectively removes various organic and inorganic contaminants to ensure safe drinking water quality.
Key Applications:
- Municipal water treatment plants
- Drinking water purification
- Emergency water treatment
- Industrial process water
- Groundwater remediation
- Wastewater treatment
Removes:
- Natural organic matter (NOM)
- Taste and odor compounds
- Chlorine and chloramines
- Pesticides and herbicides
- Disinfection by-products
- Pharmaceutical residues
- Microplastics
- Heavy metals
Performance Features:
- Rapid adsorption kinetics
- High removal efficiency
- Low dosage requirement
- Excellent settling properties
- Compatible with existing treatment processes
Recommended Products:
- Coal-based PAC for municipal use
- Wood-based PAC for taste & odor
- Special grade PAC for micropollutants
Our specialized powdered activated carbon provides highly efficient removal of dioxins, furans, mercury and other harmful substances from incineration flue gas. The optimized pore structure and high surface area ensure excellent adsorption performance while maintaining cost effectiveness in waste-to-energy and industrial incineration applications.
Key Applications:
- Municipal waste incineration
- Hazardous waste treatment
- Medical waste incineration
- Industrial furnace emissions
- Biomass power plants
- Cement kiln co-processing
Removes:
- Dioxins and furans
- Mercury and heavy metals
- Acid gases
- VOCs and semi-VOCs
- PCBs and PAHs
- Trace organic pollutants
System Benefits:
- Low injection rates
- High removal efficiency
- Long residence time
- Easy dosing control
- Compatible with dry/semi-dry FGT
- Meets emission standards
Recommended Products:
- Brominated PAC for mercury
- Standard PAC for dioxins
- Multi-pollutant control PAC
Product Certifications
Our activated carbon products have obtained multiple international certifications, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety for various applications.
ISO 9001
NSF 61
HALAL
KOSHER
SGS
We place the utmost importance on product quality and regularly engage third-party inspection services (SGS) to ensure our products meet the highest international standards.
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We specialize in manufacturing high-performance powdered activated carbon with optimized pore structure and superior adsorption capacity. From water and wastewater treatment to food processing and industrial applications, our products and technical expertise ensure excellent purification results.
- High quality products manufactured with advanced activation and pulverization process
- Wide range of particle sizes from 100-400 mesh for different applications
- Comprehensive technical support from selection to application
- Reliable supply chain and global logistics network
Why Choose Qizhong as Your Carbon Partner
Comprehensive Range
Professional manufacturer of both coal-based and coconut shell activated carbon with complete specifications
Quality Assurance
Strict quality control system ensuring stable performance and international standard compliance
Expert Support
Professional technical team providing application guidance and customized solutions
Rapid Response
24-hour response time for inquiries, samples, and quotations
Global Certification
Multiple international certifications including ISO, NSF, and HALAL
Production Scale
35000-ton annual capacity ensuring stable supply chain
Value Optimized
Competitive pricing through optimized production processes
Global Reach
Serving 80+ countries with comprehensive international logistics solutions
powdered carbon FAQs
Powdered activated carbon (PAC) is a kind of activated carbon in the form of fine particles, usually with a particle size of less than 0.18 millimeters (80 mesh). Due to its fine particle size, powdered activated carbon has a very high specific surface area and excellent adsorption performance, which can effectively remove pollutants and harmful gases from water and air.
Powdered activated carbon is usually made from natural organic materials (e.g. wood, coal, coconut shells, etc.) through a high temperature carbonization and activation process.
The production process includes the following main steps:
- Carbonization: The raw materials are heated at high temperature in an anaerobic or anoxic environment to decompose and form primary carbon.
- Activation: Through chemical or physical methods, the chars are further processed at high temperature to form a large number of micropores on their surface, increasing their specific surface area and adsorption capacity. Our wood powder activated carbon is made by phosphoric acid activation method.
- Crushing: The activated charcoal is crushed into fine particles to make powdered activated carbon.
Powdered activated carbon is mainly used to remove organic pollutants, odor, color, chlorine and other harmful substances from water. Its high specific surface area and rich pore structure enable it to effectively adsorb and remove these pollutants and improve water quality.
Drinking water treatment: It is mainly used to remove organic pollutants, chlorine, odor and chromaticity from water to ensure that the water quality meets the drinking standard.
Wastewater treatment: It is used to remove organic pollutants, heavy metals and other harmful substances from industrial wastewater and municipal sewage, and to reduce the pollution load of wastewater.
Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) is widely used in water treatment, air purification, food and beverage processing, etc. due to its efficient adsorption performance. Proper use of PAC can ensure its adsorption effect and treatment efficiency. The following are the detailed steps and precautions for using powdered activated carbon:
- Determine the dosage
- Preparation and dosage
- Mixing and contacting
- Separation and filtration
- Treatment and disposal
Precautions for using powder activated carbon：
Dust prevention measures: Powdered activated carbon particles are fine and easy to generate dust. During operation, dust prevention measures should be taken, such as wearing masks, gloves and protective glasses to prevent dust inhalation and contact with skin.
Fire prevention measures: Powdered activated carbon is flammable and should be kept away from ignition sources and high temperature areas during use and storage. Ensure that the operating environment is well ventilated to prevent dust from accumulating and causing dust explosion.
Storage conditions: Powdered activated carbon should be stored in a dry, cool and ventilated place, avoiding direct sunlight and humid environment. Seal the package to prevent moisture absorption and pollution.
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Our Powdered Activated Carbon has passed ISO9001 quality management system certification, which complies with relevant national and international standards. We can also provide products certified to meet specific industry standards (e.g. food grade, pharmaceutical grade) according to customer requirements. Such as NSF, HALAL, KOSHER, etc.
Yes, we are happy to provide samples for testing. Please contact our sales team with your requirements and contact details and we will arrange for samples to be sent as soon as possible.
Our Powdered Activated Carbon prices vary according to its quality, specifications and raw materials. We are committed to providing our customers with cost-effective products, please contact our sales team for a detailed quote for specific prices.
