BF-9201 US F-200 Datasheet

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F-200

Activated Alumina for Liquid and Gas Drying


 
  BASF F-200 is a smooth sphere of activated alumina
  produced by BASF’s unique manufacturing process. F-200
 
Product is an excellent desiccant for drying a wide variety of liquids
Data Sheet and gases. Although all molecules are adsorbed to some
  extent on F-200 activated alumina, those molecules having
  the highest polarity are preferentially absorbed. Stream
conditions such as pressure, concentration and molecular
 
weight of the molecules, temperature and site competing
molecules affect the efficiency of adsorption. F-200 is
available in nominal sizes of 1/16", 1/8", 3/16" and 1/4"
spheres. 

Product Benefits

1. Uniform ball size 3. Low abrasion


This property is especially useful in The low abrasion of BASF F-200
high pressure gas dehydration where ensures less dusting during transport,
minimizing pressure drop is important. loading, and service life which reduces
  The uniform size and sphericity of pressure drop and minimizes
BASF F-200 prevents adsorbent downstream valve and filter plugging,
segregation during pneumatic loading, common with dustier products.
thus minimizing channeling and
yielding more efficient use of the entire 4. High adsorptive capacity
desiccant tower. BASF F-200’s high surface area and
tailored pore distribution provide a high
2. High crush strength dynamic H2O adsorption capacity. With
BASF F-200 has high crush strength proper tower design and effective
which allows rapid pneumatic loading regeneration, F-200 can achieve an
of towers. The high crush strength also ultra low H2O effluent specification (i.e.
allows use of taller towers that make dew point). BASF F-200 also has
more efficient use of the desiccant. excellent cyclic stability that yields a
BASF F-200 activated alumina is long life. 
highly resistant to amine attack.
Furthermore, BASF F-200’s high crush
strength enables it to dehydrate acid
containing gases and liquids, such as
CO2, for a longer operating life.
7X14 Tyler Mesh 2
Typical Physical Properties (2.0 mm)
1/8" ( 3.2 mm) 3/16" (4.7 mm) 1/4" (6.4 mm)

  Surface Area, m2/g 360 350 340 320


Total Pore Volume, cc/g 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
 
Packed Bulk Density, lbs/ft3 (kg/m3) 48 (769) 48 (769) 48 (769) 48 (769)

  Crush Strength, lbs (kg) 11 (5) 30 (14) 55 (25) 70 (32)


Abrasion Loss, wt % 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
 

Typical Chemical Composition (wt %)


Al2O3 92.7
SiO2 0.02
Fe2O3 0.02
Na2O 0.30
LOI (250-1100º C) 7.0

Product Applications 2. Acid removal


Transformer oils, lubricating oils, and refrigerants form
1. Drying degradation acids upon use. BASF F-200 will remove these
Nearly all gases and liquids can be dried with acids during use. In the manufacture of chlorinated and/or
F-200. Water removal is often necessary for efficient fluorinated hydrocarbons, removal of these residual halides
processing, storage and transportation of fluids. The 3/16" and water is essential for a non-corrosive product.
size is normally recommended for vapor phase dehydration
applications where pressure drop minimization yet high 3. Process stream purification
H2O adsorptive capacity is desired. The 1/8" and 7 x 14 BASF F-200 is excellent for removal of highly polar
Tyler mesh sizes are recommended for use in liquid compounds such as water and alcohol. It also readily
dehydration and other mass transfer limited adsorption adsorbs TBC ad heavy metal ions from hydrocarbons.
applications.
4. Hydrocarbon adsorption
BASF F-200 activated alumina is rapidly becoming the Under proper operating conditions, the pore size
industry standard for drying compressed air. Providing long distributions and surface chemistry of activated aluminas
service life with performance at or below dew point are conducive to the adsorption of hydrocarbons.
specifications, F-200 is a ‘peace of mind’ product for both
large and small dryers. BASF F-200 is appropriate for use
in dehydrating gases in both thermally regenerative (350 to Available Packaging
600°F) and pressure swing (PSA) modes.
ƒ 50 lb bags
ƒ 375 lbs steel drums
ƒ 2000 lb super sacks

 
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All data represents typical product properties and are


based upon BASF standard test methods. All test
methods are available upon request.

Although all statements and information in this


publication are believed to be accurate and reliable, they
are presented gratis and for guidance only, and risks and
liability for results obtained by use of the products or
application of the suggestions described are assumed by
the user. NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER
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without representation or warranty that any such use is
free of patent infringement and are not recommendations
to infringe any patent. The user should not assume that
toxicity data and safety measures are indicated or that
other measures may not be required. © 2009 BASF

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