Polymer Matrix Structure______________ | Acrylic Crosslinked with DVB |
Physical Form and Appearance__________ | Macroporous spherical beads |
Whole Bead Count___________________ | 95% min. |
Functional Groups____________________ | R-COOH |
Ionic Form ,as shipped________________ | H |
Total Exchange Capacity, H+ form, wet, volumetric_______________ | 4.2 mg/ml min. |
Moisture Retention, H+ form___________ | 48-53% |
Particle Size Range___________________ | 0.3-1.2mm |
Swelling Na+→ H+___________________ | 65% max. |
Shipping Weight (approx.)_____________ | 750 g/l |
Specific Gravity, moist H+ Form_______ | 1.18 |
PH Range, operating________________ | 4 – 14 |
Maximum Temperature H+ Form__________________ | 120°C (250oF) max. |
Minimum Bed Depth_________________ | 0.7m(30inches) |
Backwash Rate______________________ | 50 to 75% Bed Expansion |
Regenerant Concentration Hydrogen Cycle___________ | 1% to 4% HCl or 0.5-1.0% H2SO4 |
Regenerant Flow Rate ________________ | 0.3 to 0.75gpm/cu/ft. |
Regenerant Contact Time _____________ | At least 30 minutes |
Regenerant Level ____________________ | HCl 0.5 to 1 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 ___________________ | 1 to 5 gpm/cu/ft. |