Ethanol Distillation Application 3A Molecular Sieves

• CAS No.: 55465-40-2
• Shape: Sphere
• Drying Method: Static Drying
• Model NO.: 3a
• Kind: Montmorillonite Desiccant
• Sorbent: Molecular Sieves
• Desiccant: Chemical Desiccant
• Appreance: Light Yellow, Sphere or Pellet
• Bead Density: 700kg/M3
• Pellet Density: 650kg/M3
• Static Water Adsorption: >20%
• Water Content, as Shipped: <1.5%
• Ethylene Adsorption: <3%
• Transport Package: Steel Drum, Carton Drum, Carton Box, Kraft Bag.
• Specification: 1.7-2.5mm, 3.0-5.0mm, 1.6mm, 3.2mm
• Trademark: XINGFENG
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 3824999990
• Production Capacity: 5000 Mt/Year

Product Description

Ethanol Distillation Application 3A Molecular Sieves 

Molecular Sieve type 3A is an alkali metal alumino-silicate; it is the potassium form of the type A crystal structure. Type 3A has an effective pore opening of about 3 angstroms (0.3nm). This is large enough to allow in moisture, but excludes molecules such as unsaturated hydrocarbons which can potentially form polymers; and this maximizes lifetime when dehydrating such molecules.

Typical Chemical Formula
  0.4K₂O 0.6Na₂O Al₂O₃ 2.OSiO₂ 4.5H₂O
           SiO₂ : Al₂O₃ ≈2

Technical Parameter

Item	Unit	Technical data
Shape		Pellet		Sphere
Diameter	mm	1.5-1.7	3.0-3.3	1.7-2.5	3.0-5.0
Size ratio up to grade	%	≥98	≥98	≥98	≥98
Bulk density	g/ml	≥0.65	≥0.65	≥0.70	≥0.70
Wear ratio	%	≤0.20	≤0.25	≤0.10	≤0.10
Crushing strength	N	≥45/cm	≥60/cm	≥30/p	≥70/p
Static water adsorption	%	≥20	≥20	≥20	≥20
Ethylene adsorption	%	≤3.0	≤3.0	≤3.0	≤3.0
Water content, as shipped	%	≤1.5	≤1.5	≤1.5	≤1.5

Typical Application 
Drying of unsaturated hydrocarbons (e.g. ethylene, propylene, butadien) Cracked Gas Drying
Drying of natural gas, if COS minimization is essential, or a minimum co-adsorption of hydrocarbons is required. 
Drying of highly polar compounds, such as methanol and ethanol
Drying of liquid alcoholStatic, (non-regenerative) dehydration of insulating glass units, whether air filled or gas-filled.
Drying of refrigerants

 Regeneration
Molecular sieve Type 3A 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 3A molecular sieve, a temperature of 200-230°C is required. A properly regenerated molecular sieve can give moisture dew points below -100°C.
The outlet concentrations on a pressure swing process will depend on the gas present, and on the conditions of the process.

Size 
3A - Zeolites are available in beads of 1-2 mm, (10x18 mesh) 2-3 mm, (8x12 mesh) , 2.5-5 mm, (4x8 mesh) 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.

Packing and Shipping:

Package Type	Container Load Capacity		Delivery time	Quality Insurance
	20 GP	40 GP
Steel drum, 150kg/drum	12000 kg	24000 kg	Within 7-10 days	Chinese National Standard; Offer quality assurance as request.
Paper drum, 25kg/drum	9000 kg	18000 kg
Paper box, 25kg/box	13500 kg	27000 kg