Type 3A Molecular Sieve
K12[(AlO2)12(SiO2)12] · X H2O--Molecular
Sieve Type 3A, the potassium form of the Type A Crystal structure, is an alkali metal alumino-silicate. Available in powder and pellets for commercial
dehydration of unsaturated hydrocarbon streams such as cracked gas, propylene, butadiene and acetylene. Type 3A is also used for drying polar liquids such
as methanol and ethanol.
Typical Physical Properties
| |
Powder |
1/16" Pellets |
1/8" Pellets |
| Nominal Pore Diameter (angstroms) |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| Particle Diameter *(mm) |
-- |
1.6 |
3.2 |
| Particle Size (microns) |
<10 |
-- |
-- |
| Bulk Density (lb/ft³) |
35 |
40 |
40 |
| Heat of Adsorption (Btu/lb H2O) |
-- |
1800 |
1800 |
| Crush Strength (lbs) |
N/A |
10 |
20 |
| Equilibrium H20 Capacity ** (wt-%) |
25.5 |
21 |
21 |
| Moisture Content (wt-%) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Part No. |
Quantity |
Form |
| MS-1001 |
1/2 lb. |
Powder |
| MS-1002 |
1/2 lb.–Case of 6 |
|
| MS-1003 |
2 lb. |
|
| MS-1004 |
2 lb.–Case of 4 |
|
| MS-1005 |
12 lb. |
|
| MS-1006 |
30 lb. |
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| MS-1014 |
1 lb. |
1/16" Pellets |
| MS-1015 |
1 lb.–Case of 6 |
|
| MS-1016 |
5 lb. |
|
| MS-1017 |
5 lb.–Case of 4 |
|
| MS-1018 |
25 lb. |
|
| MS-1020 |
50 lb. |
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Safety and Handling
See the UOP brochure entitled "Molecular Sieve Safety Bulletin for Manufacturers", or contact
your Advanced representative. |
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| Part No. |
Quantity |
Form |
| MS-1028 |
1 lb. |
1/8" Pellets |
| MS-1029 |
1 lb.–Case of 6 |
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| MS-1030 |
5 lb. |
|
| MS-1031 |
5 lb.–Case of 4 |
|
| MS-1032 |
25 lb. |
|
| MS-1034 |
50 lb. |
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For More Information
For additional information, see MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) for this material listed or contact
your Advanced representative. |
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