Polymer Matrix Structure____________________ | Styrene Crosslinked with DVB |
Physical Form and Appearance________________ | Clear spherical beads |
Whole Bead Count_________________________ | 97% min. |
Functional Groups__________________________ | R-SO3¯ |
Ionic Form ,as shipped______________________ | Na |
Total Exchange Capacity, Na+ form, wet, volumetric_______________ | 1.8 meq/l min. |
Moisture Retention, Na+ form_________________ | 48-52% |
Particle Size Range_________________________ | 0.3-1.20mm |
Less than 0.3mm__________________________ | 1.0 %max |
Swelling Na+→ H+_________________________ | 10% max. |
Ca2+→Na+________________________ | 5% max. |
Shipping Weight (approx.)__________________ | 800 g/l |
Specific Gravity, moist Na+ Form_____________ | 1.29 |
PH Range, Stability_______________________ | 0 – 14 |
Colour throw________________________________ | <15 Apha for fresh ;<50Apha after two month |
Maximum Temperature Na+ Form__________________ | 150°C (300oF) max. |
H+ Form__________________ | 100°C (212oF) max. |
Minimum Bed Depth_________________ | 0.6m(24inches) |
Backwash Rate______________________ | 25 to 50% Bed Expansion |
Regenerant Concentration Sodium Cycle_____________ | 4% to 6% NaCl |
Regenerant Flow Rate ________________ | 4 to 12 BV/h (0.5 to 1.5gpm/cu/ft.) |
Regenerant Contact Time _____________ | At least 30 minutes |
Regenerant Level ____________________ | 112 -300g/L (4 to 10 pounds/ cu/ft.) |
Displacement Rinse Rate ______________ | Same as Regenerant Flow Rate |
Displacement Rinse Volume ___________ | 10 to 15 gallons/cu.ft. |
Fast Rinse Rate ______________________ | Same as Service Flow Rate |
Fast Rinse Volume ___________________ | 35 to 60 gallons/cu.ft. |
Service Flow Rate ___________________ | 10-25m/h (2 to 10 gpm/cu/ft.) |