Product Description
5A Molecular Sieves is an alkali alumina silicate; it is the calcium form of the Type A crystal structure. Type 5A has an effective pore opening of 5 angstroms (0.5 nm). It will adsorb molecules with a kinetic diameter of less than 5 Angstrom and exclude those larger. It is especially suitable for PSA adsorption applications where it may be used for the separation of normal- and iso- paraffins (C4 to C6 species), in PSA hydrogen purification and in oxygen concentrators.
Application for Molecular sieve 5A
1) The strong ionic forces of the divalent calcium ion makes it an excellent adsorbent to remove water, CO2, H2S from sour natural gas streams, while minimising COS formation. Light mercaptans are also adsorbed.
2) It is also used for the separation of normal- and iso paraffins.
3) Production of high purity N2, O2, H2 and inert gases from mixed gas streams.
Regeneration
Molecular sieve Type 5A can be regenerated by either heating in the case of thermal swing processes; or by lowering the pressure in the case of pressure swing processes.
To remove moisture from a 5A molecular sieve, a temperature of 250-300°C is required. A properly regenerated molecular sieve can give moisture dew points below -100°C, or mercaptan or CO2 levels below 2 ppmv.
The outlet concentrations on a pressure swing process will depend on the gas present, and on the conditions of the process.
Specification:
Model | 5A | |||
Color | Light gray | |||
Nominal pore diameter | 5 angstroms | |||
Shape | Sphere | Pellet | ||
Diameter (mm) | 1.7-2.5 (8*12mesh) | 3.0-5.0 (4*8mesh) | 1.6 (1/16inch) | 3.2 (1/8 inch) |
Size ratio up to grade (%) | ≥98 | ≥98 | ≥96 | ≥96 |
Bulk density (g/ml) | ≥0.70 | ≥0.70 | ≥0.68 | ≥0.68 |
Wear ratio (%) | ≤0.20 | ≤0.20 | ≤0.40 | ≤0.40 |
Crushing strength (N) | ≥35/piece | ≥85/piece | ≥30/piece | ≥75/piece |
Static H2O adsorption (%) | ≥22 | ≥22 | ≥22 | ≥22 |
Static Hexane adsorption(%) | ≥12 | ≥12 | ≥12 | ≥12 |
Water content (%) | ≤1.5 | ≤1.5 | ≤1.5 | ≤1.5 |
Typical Chemical Formula | 0.7CaO . 0.3Na2O . Al2O3 . 2SiO2 . 4.5H2O | |||
(SiO2 : Al2O3 ≈2) | ||||
Warranty: | a)By National Standard GB 13550-1992. | |||
b)Offer lifetime consultation on problems occurred | ||||
Size:5A - Zeolites are available in beads of 0.4-0.8mm, 1.7-2.5mm, 2-3 mm, 3-5 mm, and as powder, and in pellet 1.6”, 3.2”.
Attention:To avoid damp and pre-adsorption of organic before running, or must to be reactivated.
