Coconut Shell Activated Carbon
Coconut Shell Steam Activated Carbon
Coconut shell activated carbon, made from raw coconut shell charcoal, is a premium vapor and liquid phase activated material. Containing zero chemical additives, it will not contaminate or react with process solutions. It is an eco-friendly material featuring an exceptionally dense microporous pore structure.
Owing to its superior mechanical hardness and low attrition, coconut shell carbon safely withstands high abrasion, supporting gold recovery in CIL/CIP circuits as well as drinking water purification and air treatment.
We are one of the premier Coconut Activated Carbon exporters in India, operating continuous rotary kilns producing high-grade steam-activated carbon for international B2B buyers across West Africa, Europe, UAE, and global markets.
Granular & Pelletized Mesh Size Samples
Mesh 6 × 12
Mesh 8 × 16
Mesh 8 × 20
Mesh 8 x 30
Mesh 12 x 30
Mesh 12 x 40
Mesh 18 x 40
Mesh 30 x 60
Powdered Mesh
AstroCarb Series Technical Specifications
Select a series on the left and click mesh size tabs to inspect detailed specifications per ASTM standards.
| COCONUT SHELL ACTIVATED CARBON SPECIFICATION | ASTROCARB GAQ 8 X 16 | METHOD | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +8 Mesh (+2.36 mm) | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2862 |
| -16 Mesh (-1.18 mm) | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2862 |
| Iodine Value (Minimum) | 950 | 1000 | 1100 | 1150 | 1300 | ASTM D4607 |
| CTC Value in % (Minimum) | 45 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 75 | ASTM D3467 |
| Apparent Density in Kg/m3 (Minim.) | 540 | 530 | 510 | 490 | 430 | ASTM D2854 |
| Surface Area | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| Ball Pan Hardness | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 95% Min. | ASTM D3802 |
| Moisture | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2867 |
| Ash | 3% Max. | 3% Max. | 3% Max. | 3% Max. | 3% Max. | ASTM D2866 |
| PH | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | ASTM D3838 |
| COCONUT SHELL ACTIVATED CARBON SPECIFICATION | ASTROCARB PET 6 X 16 | METHOD | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +6 Mesh (+3.35 mm) | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2862 |
| -16 Mesh (-1.18 mm) | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2862 |
| Iodine Value (Minimum) | 950 Min. | 1000 Min. | 1100 Min. | 1150 Min. | 1300 Min. | ASTM D4607 |
| CTC Value in % (Minimum) | 45 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 75 | ASTM D3467 |
| Apparent Density in Kg/m3 (Minim.) | 540 | 520 | 520 | 480 | 430 | ASTM D2854 |
| Surface Area | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| Ball Pan Hardness | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 95% Min. | ASTM D3802 |
| Moisture | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2867 |
| Ash | 3% Max. | 3% Max. | 3% Max. | 3% Max. | 3% Max. | ASTM D2866 |
| PH | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | ASTM D3838 |
| COCONUT SHELL ACTIVATED CARBON SPECIFICATION | ASTROCARB GAU 6 X 12 | METHOD | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +6 Mesh (+3.35 mm) | 3% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2862 |
| -12 Mesh (-1.70 mm) | 2% Max. | 2% Max. | 2% Max. | 2% Max. | 2% Max. | ASTM D2862 |
| Iodine Value (Minimum) | 950 | 1000 | 1100 | 1150 | 1300 | ASTM D4607 |
| CTC Value in % (Minimum) | 45 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 75 | ASTM D3467 |
| Apparent Density in Kg/m3 (Minim.) | 530 | 520 | 500 | 480 | 430 | ASTM D2854 |
| Surface Area | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| Ball Pan Hardness | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | ASTM D3802 |
| Moisture | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2867 |
| Ash | 3% Max. | 3% Max. | 3% Max. | 3% Max. | 3% Max. | ASTM D2866 |
| PH | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | ASTM D3838 |
| COCONUT SHELL ACTIVATED CARBON SPECIFICATION | ASTROCARB GVP 3 X 6 | METHOD | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3 Mesh (+6.73 mm) | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | - | - | - | ASTM D2862 |
| -6 Mesh (-3.35 mm) | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | - | - | - | ASTM D2862 |
| Iodine Value (Minimum) | 900 | 950 | - | - | - | ASTM D4607 |
| CTC Value in % (Minimum) | 45 | 50 | - | - | - | ASTM D3467 |
| Apparent Density in Kg/m3 (Minim.) | 500 | 450 | - | - | - | ASTM D2854 |
| Surface Area | NA | NA | - | - | - | |
| Ball Pan Hardness | 95% Min. | 95% Min. | - | - | - | ASTM D3802 |
| Moisture | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | - | - | - | ASTM D2867 |
| Ash | 3% Max. | 3% Max. | - | - | - | ASTM D2866 |
| PH | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | - | - | - | ASTM D3838 |
| COCONUT SHELL ACTIVATED CARBON SPECIFICATION | ASTROCARB GMX 10 X 20 | METHOD | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +10 Mesh (+2.00 mm) | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2862 |
| -20 Mesh (-0.850 mm) | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2862 |
| Iodine Value (Minimum) | 950 Min. | 1000 Min. | 1100 Min. | 1150 Min. | 1300 Min. | ASTM D4607 |
| CTC Value in % (Minimum) | 45 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 75 | ASTM D3467 |
| Apparent Density in Kg/m3 (Minim.) | 540 | 520 | 500 | 480 | 440 | ASTM D2854 |
| Surface Area | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| Ball Pan Hardness | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 95% Min. | ASTM D3802 |
| Moisture | 4% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2867 |
| Ash | 3% Max. | 3% Max. | 3% Max. | 3% Max. | 3% Max. | ASTM D2866 |
| PH | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | ASTM D3838 |
| COCONUT SHELL ACTIVATED CARBON SPECIFICATION | ASTROCARB GFL 20 X 50 | METHOD | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +20 Mesh (+841 Micron) | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2862 |
| -50 Mesh (-297 Micron) | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2862 |
| Iodine Value (Minimum) | 950 Min. | 1000 Min. | 1100 Min. | 1150 Min. | 1300 Min. | ASTM D4607 |
| CTC Value in % (Minimum) | 45 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 75 | ASTM D3467 |
| Apparent Density in Kg/m3 (Minim.) | 540 | 530 | 520 | 480 | 450 | ASTM D2854 |
| Surface Area | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| Ball Pan Hardness | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 95% Min. | ASTM D3802 |
| Moisture | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2867 |
| Ash | 4% Max. | 4% Max. | 4% Max. | 4% Max. | 4% Max. | ASTM D2866 |
| PH | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | ASTM D3838 |
| COCONUT SHELL ACTIVATED CARBON SPECIFICATION | ASTROCARB GCF 35 X 60 | METHOD | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +30 Mesh (+595 Micron) | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2862 |
| -60 Mesh (-250 Micron) | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2862 |
| Iodine Value (Minimum) | 950 Min. | 1000 Min. | 1100 Min. | 1150 Min. | 1300 Min. | ASTM D4607 |
| CTC Value in % (Minimum) | 45 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 75 | ASTM D3467 |
| Apparent Density in Kg/m3 (Minim.) | 540 | 520 | 500 | 480 | 430 | ASTM D2854 |
| Surface Area | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| Ball Pan Hardness | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 98% Min. | 95% Min. | ASTM D3802 |
| Moisture | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2867 |
| Ash | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2866 |
| PH | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | ASTM D3838 |
| COCONUT SHELL ACTIVATED CARBON SPECIFICATION | ASTROCARB GSP 50 X 250 | METHOD | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +50 Mesh (+297 micron) | 25% Max. | 25% Max. | 25% Max. | 25% Max. | 25% Max. | ASTM D2862 |
| -250 Mesh (-55 micron) | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2862 |
| Iodine Value (Minimum) | 950 Min. | 1000 Min. | 1100 Min. | 1150 Min. | 1300 Min. | ASTM D4607 |
| CTC Value in % (Minimum) | 45 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 75 | ASTM D3467 |
| Apparent Density in Kg/m3 (Minim.) | 480 | 460 | 430 | 410 | 380 | ASTM D2854 |
| Surface Area | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| Ball Pan Hardness | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | ASTM D3802 |
| Moisture | 7% Max. | 7% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2867 |
| Ash | 7% Max. | 7% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | 5% Max. | ASTM D2866 |
| PH | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | 9 – 11 | ASTM D3838 |
Coal Activated Carbon
Bituminous Coal Based Activated Carbon
Coal Activated Carbon is manufactured from premium base sources including bituminous coal, anthracite, and lignite. Bituminous coal based activated carbon is an ideal choice due to its high mesopores structure and superior resistance to physical impact.
Although Coal Activated Carbon possesses different pore distributions compared to coconut shell carbon, extensive industrial trials prove it provides exceptional loading capacity for larger organic molecules at high liquid flow rates.
Used mainly in industrial gas purification, potable water treatment, effluent water treatment plants (ETP), and power plant condensate purification where cost efficiency and high availability are essential.
Coal Activated Carbon Specifications
| PARAMETER | COAL ACTIVATED CARBON SPECIFICATION | METHOD |
|---|---|---|
| Iodine Value (mg/g Min) | 850 - 950 mg/g | ASTM D4607 |
| CTC Value (% Min) | 45 - 60% | ASTM D3467 |
| Hardness (% Min) | 95 - 98% Min. | ASTM D3802 |
| Moisture (% Max) | 5% Max. | ASTM D2867 |
| Ash Content (% Max) | 8 - 12% Max. | ASTM D2866 |
Acid Washed Activated Carbon
High-Purity Acid Washed Carbon
Acid Washing removes soluble minerals (such as magnesium, silica, iron, copper, and nickel) and significantly reduces the ash content of activated carbon. Food-grade acid washing produces a carbon exhibiting supreme adsorption purity, high mechanical hardness, and rapid pH stabilization.
It is specifically designed for ultra-pure water treatment systems, condensate de-oiling, and applications requiring low electrical conductivity where mineral leaching must be completely prevented.
Applications of Acid Washed Carbon Include:
Wood Activated Carbon
Renewable Wood Based Activated Carbon
Wood Activated Carbon is derived from selected sustainable wood species subjected to controlled carbonization and activation. It possesses one of the highest decolorization indices due to its high meso- and macropore structure.
Derived from renewable timber sources, Wood Activated Carbon delivers a low carbon footprint while offering high filtration efficiency in edible oils, sugar syrups, food & beverage processing, and pharmaceuticals.
Water Washed Activated Carbon
Deionized Water Washed Carbon
Water Washed Activated Carbon undergoes specialized deionized water washing primarily to remove ash content, fine carbon dust, and water-soluble inorganic salts, achieving a stabilized neutral pH (6.5 – 7.5).
Water washing is also performed for the thermal regeneration of granular activated carbon. Lakshmika Mills performs customized water washing on different mesh sizes (8x16, 8x30, 12x40) per customer requirements.
Widely specified for dialysis water purification, soft drink bottling, brewery water treatment, semiconductor processing, and high-efficiency home water filter cartridges.
Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC)
Fine Mesh Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC)
Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) is milled to fine micron particle sizes (<325 mesh / 44 microns). The high surface area-to-volume ratio enables rapid kinetics for emergency taste, odor, and toxin removal in municipal water supply and batch liquid purification.
Commonly utilized in municipal water treatment plants during seasonal algal blooms, sugar & glutamate decolorization, pharmaceutical crystallization, and coal-fired power plant flue gas mercury control.
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