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Chemical industry / Industrial processes Activated carbon in the chemical industry and industrial processes

Chemical production processes place special demands on cleaning media and adsorption materials: process media often have a complex composition, temperatures and pH values vary greatly, and the materials used must be chemically resistant and process-safe. Activated carbon meets these requirements in a wide range of industrial applications - from electroplating and condensate treatment to use as a catalyst carrier.

In many cases, it is not just a matter of adsorbing interfering substances, but also of protecting downstream plant components, complying with process specifications or extending service life. Activated carbon can be used here both as a disposable material and as a regenerable fixed bed filling.

The diversity of the chemical industry is also reflected in the range of activated carbon types used: depending on the requirements, granulated, pelletized or impregnated qualities are used, which are specifically adapted to the respective process environment and the substances to be separated.

Electroplating

Organic degradation products, wetting agent residues, and decomposition products from additives accumulate in electroplating baths, impairing the quality of metal deposition. Activated carbon is used for periodic or continuous treatment of electroplating baths to adsorb these organic contaminants and stabilize bath quality.

Condensate oil separation

Steam condensate from industrial processes may be contaminated with lubricating or hydraulic oil and must be treated before reuse or discharge. Activated carbon efficiently adsorbs hydrocarbons and oil residues from the condensate, providing a simple and reliable solution for oil removal from condensate.

Catalyst support

In the chemical industry, activated carbon serves as a support material for heterogeneous catalysts, particularly for precious metals such as palladium, platinum, or rhodium. The large internal surface area and chemical stability of activated carbon create favorable conditions for the distribution and activity of the catalytically active metal sites.

At a Glance

Treatment of baths and process solutions in electroplating
Use as a support material for precious metal and transition metal catalysts
Removal of oil and hydrocarbon residues from steam condensates
Cleaning and treatment of chemical intermediates and raw materials
Protection of equipment and process stages from contaminants originating in upstream steps
Exhaust air purification in chemical production facilities
Use of impregnated activated carbon for the selective removal of specific compounds