Type 5A Molecular Sieve
Ca4,5Na3[(AlO2)12(SiO2)12] · X
H2O--Molecular Sieve Type 5A, the calcium form of the Type A crystal structure, is an alkali metal alumino-silicate. Available in powder
and pellets for separating normal paraffins from branched-chain and cyclic hydrocarbons through selective adsorption process.
Typical Physical Properties
| |
Powder |
1/16"
Pellets |
1/8"
Pellets |
| Nominal Pore Diameter (angstroms) |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Particle Diameter *(mm) |
-- |
1.6 |
3.2 |
| Particle Size (microns) |
<10 |
-- |
-- |
| Bulk Density (lb/ft³) |
32 |
44 |
44 |
| Heat of Adsorption (Btu/lb H2O) |
-- |
1800 |
1800 |
| Crush Strength (lbs) |
N/A |
6 |
12 |
| Equilibrium H20 Capacity ** (wt-%) |
26 |
21.5 |
21.5 |
| Moisture Content (wt-%) |
1.5 |
1 |
1 |
|
