Access to safe drinking water, the recovery of industrial wastewater, and the purification of process water constitute one of the most critical focus areas of today's environmental and production standards. In liquid phase adsorption processes, selecting the activated carbon best suited to the chemical structure of the water, target pollutants, and the physical parameters of the filtration system both reduces operating costs and brings effluent water quality to its maximum.
At Carbontech, we offer high-performance solutions with our AQUARBSORB activated carbon series (coconut shell and coal-based), developed to respond to the different dynamics of water treatment and industrial processes. In this article, we will discuss in detail the properties and industrial application areas of our technical products included in our extensive stock range.
  1. The Importance of the Right Raw Material and Technical Parameters: What are IV and Mesh Sizes?
Two basic criteria determine the performance of activated carbon: Iodine Value (IV) and Particle Size (Mesh):
  • Iodine Value (IV): The amount of iodine adsorbed by the activated carbon in mg per gram. It indicates the micropore volume of the carbon and thus its capacity to trap small-molecule pollutants. As the IV value increases, the quality and lifespan of the product increase.
  • Mesh Size: Expresses the physical size range of the carbon particles. For example, 8x30 mesh is an ideal granule size that optimizes the flow rate of water through the filter and minimizes pressure drop. Finer structures like 20x50 mesh provide excellent surface area for carbon block production and sensitive filtration lines.
  1. AQUARBSORB Series Product Range and Technical Specifications
Our AQUARBSORB product family is divided into two main raw material groups according to the intended use:
A. Coconut Shell Based Sensitive Solutions Possessing high mechanical hardness, ultra-low ash content, and micropore density, this series is the gold standard, especially for drinking water and odor/taste removal applications.
  • Aquarbsorb-HG1100 (8x30 Mesh, 1100 IV): It is the product with the strongest adsorption capacity in the series due to its high iodine value. It captures trace organic impurities and chlorine disinfection byproducts (THMs) with excellent efficiency.
  • Aquarbsorb-HG1050 (8x30 Mesh, 1050 IV): Creates long-lasting, economical, and high-performance Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) beds in drinking water treatment plants and domestic water purification systems.
  • Aurasorb-HG48 (4x8 Mesh): Provides minimum pressure drop in high-flow liquid phase lines due to its larger particle size. It also offers versatile usage advantages in gas phase purification and specialized industrial filtration processes.

B. Coal-Based Industrial Solutions With its wide meso and macro pore structure, it is unrivaled in removing high molecular weight organic compounds and color-generating substances from water.
  • Aquarbsorb-KG950 (8x30 Mesh, 950 IV): Designed to lower Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and clean heavy organic loads in industrial wastewater and process water treatment.
  • Aquarbsorb 25-KG1000 (20x50 Mesh, 1000 IV): With its fine particle structure and high iodine value, it is an excellent raw material, especially for Carbon Block (CTO) Filter Production. It is highly preferred in the production lines of compact filters that provide taste, odor, and chlorine balance in water.
  1. Comprehensive Application Areas of the AQUARBSORB Series

A. Drinking and Utility Water Treatment (Municipalities and Domestic Systems) Chlorine used for disinfection purposes in mains and groundwater impairs the taste and odor of water. The Aquarbsorb-HG1100 and Aquarbsorb-HG1050 series decompose chlorine catalytically while cleaning organic compounds (such as geosmin) that impart a bad taste and odor to water with a success rate of up to 99%. They are used safely in the pre- and post-carbon filters of domestic Reverse Osmosis (RO) devices.
B. Carbon Block (Block Carbon - CTO) Filter Manufacturing In the production of block carbon filters, which are the most critical stage of domestic and industrial water treatment devices, the pore structure of the raw material and its compatibility with binders are highly important. Aquarbsorb 25-KG1000 (20x50 mesh) provides the production of high-strength block filters that prevent premature clogging during filtration, offering an optimum dusting balance and high surface area.
C. Industrial Process and Boiler Feed Water Treatment In sectors such as textiles, chemicals, energy, and pharmaceuticals, the water to be used in production must be free of chlorine and organics. Used as a protective bed, particularly prior to sensitive membrane (RO) systems, the AQUARBSORB series prevents membranes from being damaged by chemical disinfectants.
D. Industrial Wastewater Treatment and COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) Reduction Bringing wastewater originating from chemical production lines or organized industrial zones into compliance with discharge standards is a legal obligation. Coal-based Aquarbsorb-KG950 balances Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) by trapping surfactants, dyestuffs, phenols, and dissolved organic carbons (TOC) in wastewater lines within its structure.
E. Food and Beverage Industry
The purity of water used in beverage factories, breweries, and food processing lines directly determines product quality. Coconut-based AQUARBSORB products remove all undesirable odor, color, and aromatic components in beverage waters thanks to their food-grade low ash structure and high purity.

Conclusion and Carbontech's Strong Stock Advantage
Timely replacement of activated carbon beds in water treatment systems prevents the shutdown of production lines and protects the lifespan of sensitive downstream equipment (resins, RO membranes).

Our Aquarbsorb-HG1100, Aquarbsorb-HG1050, Aurasorb-HG48, Aquarbsorb-KG950, and Aquarbsorb 25-KG1000 products, offered under the assurance of Carbontech, are currently available in our stocks to support your uninterrupted production processes.

To determine the product type best suited to your project, filter tank designs, or carbon block production lines, request Technical Data Sheets (TDS / MSDS), and receive a corporate price quote, you can contact our expert team.

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