
| Polymer Matrix Structure_______________________ | Styrene Crosslinked with DVB |
| Physical Form and Appearance___________________ | Clear spherical beads |
| Whole Bead Count____________________________ | 95% min. |
| Functional Groups_____________________________ | R-SO3¯ |
| Ionic Form ,as shipped_________________________ | Na |
| Total Exchange Capacity, Na+ form, wet, volumetric_________________ | 2.0 meq/l min. |
| Moisture Retention, Na+ form____________________ | 43-48% |
| Particle Size Range____________________________ | 0.4-1.25mm |
| Swelling Na+→ H+___________________ | 10% max. |
| Ca2+→Na+__________________ | 5% max. |
| Shipping Weight (approx.)_____________ | 820 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 Hydrogen Cycle___________ | 6% HCl or 4 to 8% H2SO4 |
| 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.) |