Parameters of 3 Angstrom Molecular Sieve
Model
3A
Nominal Pore Diameter
3 angstroms
Shape
Sphere(ball)
Pellet
Diameter
1.7-2.5
3.0-5.0
1.6
3.2
Size ratio up to grade (%)
≥98
≥98
≥96
≥96
Bulk density (g/ml)
≥0.72
≥0.70
≥0.65
≥0.65
Wear ratio (%)
≤0.10
≤0.10
≤0.25
≤0.25
Crushing strength (N)
≥30/piece
≥70/piece
≥45/piece
≥60/piece
Static H2O adsorption (%)
≤3.0
≤3.0
≤3.0
≤3.0
Ethylene adsorption
≥21
≥21
≥21
≥21
Water content (%)
≤1.0
≤1.0
≤1.0
≤1.0
Zeolite 3A Molecular Sieve Applications
Typical Chemical Formula
0.45 K2O. 0.55 Na2O. Al2O3 . 2 SiO2. 4.5H2O
SiO2: Al2O3≈2
Typical Application
a) Drying of unsaturated hydrocarbons (e.g. ethylene, propylene, butadiene)
b) Cracked Gas Drying
c) Drying of natural gas, if COS minimization is essential, or a minimum co-adsorption of hydrocarbons is required.
e) Drying of liquid alcohol
f) Static, (non-regenerative) dehydration of insulating glass units, whether air filled or gas-filled.
g) Drying of CNG.