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Apricot Shell Granular Activated Carbon For Water Treatment
Apricot Shell Granular Activated Carbon For Water Treatment
Apricot Shell Granular Activated Carbon For Water Treatment

Apricot Shell Granular Activated Carbon For Water Treatment

12×40 Mesh Apricot Charcoal, Premium Low-Ash Fruit Shell Activated Carbon Specially Developed for Drinking Water Pre-Purification, 
Cost-Effective High-Hardness Coconut Shell Carbon Alternative with Stable Effluent & Long Service Cycle

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Apricot Shell Granular Activated Carbon (Apricot Charcoal) Overview

This apricot shell granular activated carbon, also called apricot charcoal, is refined from natural high-quality apricot shells via multi-stage high-temperature carbonization, steam activation and deep ash removal process. Presented as uniform black irregular granules, it owns well-balanced micro-mesopore structure, high specific surface area and outstanding liquid-phase adsorption capacity, specially customized in 12/40 mesh for drinking water pre-treatment systems.
In recent years, coconut shell activated carbon price has surged sharply with nearly 180% price hike, pushing water treatment, gold recovery and other industries to seek cost-effective substitutes. Our apricot charcoal solves the cost pain point while matching core performance of coconut shell carbon: we adopt complex deep deashing and high-standard activation craft, controlling ash content within 3–4% and hardness up to 98%, reaching the premium level of coconut shell activated carbon.
For drinking water pre-purification scenarios, this 12×40 mesh apricot shell granular activated carbon effectively intercepts organic pollutants, residual chlorine, peculiar odor, phenols and trace heavy metals including lead, arsenic and mercury in raw water. Its ultra-high mechanical strength greatly reduces carbon powder generation during backwashing, significantly lowering RO membrane fouling risk, extending filter material replacement cycle and stabilizing outlet water quality for long-term operation. Besides, the material features stable chemical property, easy thermal/steam regeneration and long service life, which cuts overall water treatment operating costs for end users.

Core Advantages of Our Apricot Charcoal

  1. Low ash & high purity: Deep ash removal process, ash content ≤4%, less impurity precipitation to avoid secondary water pollution
  2. Ultra-high hardness: Hardness up to 97.8–98%, anti-abrasion, less fine powder, protect precision filter elements
  3. Balanced pore distribution: Optimized activation craft, efficient adsorption of small organic molecules and residual chlorine in raw water
  4. Cost-efficient alternative: Stable raw material supply, much lower comprehensive cost than coconut shell carbon under equivalent purification effect
  5. Stable water output: Uniform 12×40 particle size, moderate water flow resistance, no easy bed channeling, consistent effluent index
  6. Wide regeneration tolerance: Adapt to frequent backwashing and thermal regeneration cycles, slow performance attenuation

Core Parameters

Item Index Remark
Product Name Apricot Shell Granular Activated Carbon (Apricot Charcoal) Water pre-treatment grade
Mesh Size 8x30, 12x40, 20x40, 20x50, 30x60, 40x80, mesh Custom mesh sizes available upon request
Iodine Number 800–1100 mg/g Adjustable by production craft
Moisture Content ≤5% Max controlled below 5% for customized low-moisture version
Hardness 96-98% Premium grade reaches 98%
Ash Content ≤5% Standard product 3–4% after deep deashing
pH Value 8-11 Neutralization adjustment service provided
Raw Material Natural apricot shell Agricultural renewable waste, eco-friendly
Appearance Black irregular solid granules Uniform particle size, few broken powders

Application Scenarios

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Apricot Shell Granular Activated Carbon Core Scenario: Drinking Water Pre-Purification

  1. Municipal tap water pretreatment tanks, front filter of commercial water plants
  2. Large community, hotel, campus centralized drinking water filtration systems
  3. RO/UF reverse osmosis pre-filter media, reduce membrane contamination frequency
  4. Bottled water, beverage factory raw water preliminary dechlorination & deodorization
  5. Rural centralized safe drinking water engineering raw water purification

Apricot Shell Granular Activated Carbon Extended Application Fields

  • Industrial circulating water, underground well water deodorization & heavy metal removal
  • Gold & precious metal leaching solution adsorption and recovery
  • Food liquid decolorization, pharmaceutical liquid impurity removal
  • Low-concentration industrial waste gas VOCs adsorption

FAQ

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Q1: What is apricot charcoal? Is it the same as apricot shell granular activated carbon?

A: Apricot charcoal is the common short name for apricot shell granular activated carbon. It is manufactured using waste apricot shells as raw material through carbonization and high-temperature steam activation, belonging to fruit shell activated carbon series, widely used in liquid purification and adsorption separation industries.

Q2: Why choose 12/40 mesh apricot shell carbon for drinking water pretreatment?

A: 12×40 mesh balances adsorption efficiency and water flow resistance perfectly. Finer particles provide larger contact area for pollutant adsorption, while avoiding excessive water pressure drop; uniform granules prevent filter bed compaction and channeling during long-term water flow, suitable for fixed-bed water pretreatment tanks and pre-filter equipment.

Q3: How does apricot charcoal compare with coconut shell activated carbon for water treatment?

A: Coconut shell carbon price has risen drastically in recent years, while our apricot charcoal after deep deashing and high-standard activation achieves equivalent ash content, hardness and adsorption performance. It greatly reduces raw material procurement cost for water treatment projects. Meanwhile, it generates less fine powder during operation, effectively protecting RO membranes and extending replacement cycle, with more stable long-term running cost.

Q4: Can this apricot shell granular activated carbon remove residual chlorine and peculiar smell in tap water?

A: Yes. Its developed microporous structure can quickly adsorb free residual chlorine, chloramine, earthy odor and organic odor substances in raw water, improving water taste and removing harmful organic pollutants synchronously.

Q5: What is the service life of apricot charcoal in drinking water pretreatment? Can it be regenerated?

A: Under normal raw water quality, the replacement cycle is 12–24 months, longer than ordinary low-strength fruit shell carbon due to high hardness. It supports steam regeneration and thermal regeneration, and can recover over 90% of adsorption capacity after regeneration, further lowering material consumption cost.

Q6: Is this product compliant with drinking water treatment standards?

A: Our apricot shell activated carbon strictly follows GB/T 12496, GB/T 7702 and ASTM international standards, with full batch inspection reports. Low ash and low soluble impurity indexes meet the safety requirements of drinking water pre-purification.

Q7: Can I customize technical indicators like iodine value, moisture and mesh size?

A: Yes. We support customized iodine number (850–1100mg/g), low-moisture version (moisture ≤5%), various mesh specifications (4×8, 8×30, 20×40 etc.), and pH adjustment service to match different water treatment working conditions.

Q8: What packaging options are available for bulk order?

A: Standard packages include 25kg woven plastic bags, 500kg/1000kg ton bags, and jumbo bulk bags. We can provide complete export documents for overseas customers, supporting multi-container batch delivery.

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