Process Chemicals - Water Treatment Plant

2026-11-03

The material supplied under this specification shall be powdered activated carbon ( PAC ) suitable for potable water treatment applications . The product shall conform in all respects to the requirements of American Water Works Association Standard American Water Works Association B600 ( latest revision ). The powdered activated carbon shall be produced from lignite or bituminous coal and manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure consistent quality and performance . The product shall exhibit a high degree of suspendability in water and demonstrate a strong adsorption capacity for organic compounds , including taste - and odor - causing substances . The supplier shall ensure the product is free from deleterious materials and is suitable for use in potable water treatment without imparting any objectionable color , taste , or odor to the finished water . Typical Physical Properties • Tamped bulk density : 0 . 51 g / mL ( 32 lb ./ cu ft ) • Particle size distribution ( percent passing ): o 100 mesh ( 150 microns ): ≥ 99 % o 200 mesh ( 75 microns ): ≥ 95 % o 325 mesh ( 45 microns ): ≥ 90 % • Iodine number : ≥ 500 mg / g

New York

2026-05-05