3A Molecular Sieve for Alcohol Drying and Cracked Gas Drying

• Transport Package: Plastic Bag, Carton Box, Steel Drum. Carton Drum
• Specification: 1.7-2.5mm, 3.0-5.0mm, 1.6mm, 3.2mm
• Trademark: XINGFENG
• Model NO.: 1.7-2.5mm, 3.0-5.0mm, 1.6mm, 3.2mm
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 3824999990
• Production Capacity: 50000mt/Year

Product Description

3A Molecular Sieve for Alcohol Drying and Cracked Gas Drying

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 wateadsorption	%	≥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 coadsorption of hydrocarbons is required. 
 *Drying of highly polar compounds, such as methanol and ethanol
 *Drying of liquid alcohol
 *Static, (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".

Shipping and Packing

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