Type 13X Molecular Sieve
Na86[(AlO2)86(SiO2)106] · X H2O--Molecular
Sieve Type 13X, the sodium form of the Type X crystal structure, is an alkali metal alumino-silicate. Available in powder, pellets and beads. Used commercially
for general gas drying; air plant feed purification (simultaneous removal of H2O and CO2 ); and liquid hydrocarbon and natural gas
sweetening (H2S and mercaptan removal). The 13X can adsorb both the moisture and polymerization by-products such as acetaldehyde and ethylene
glycol. It's exceptional product strength makes it ideal for sachet and other custom packaged desicatting needs.
Typical Physical Properties
| |
Powder |
1/16"
Pellets |
1/8"
Pellets |
4 x 8
Beads |
8 x 12
Beads |
| Nominal Pore Diameter (angstroms) |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
| Particle Diameter *(mm) |
-- |
1.6 |
3.2 |
4.0 |
2.0 |
| Particle Size (microns) |
<10 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
| Bulk Density (lb/ft³) |
27 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
| Heat of Adsorption (Btu/lb H2O) |
1800 |
1800 |
1800 |
1800 |
1800 |
| Crush Strength (lbs) |
N/A |
7 |
15 |
18 |
8 |
| Equilibrium H20 Capacity ** (wt-%) |
30 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
| Moisture Content (wt-%) |
2.5 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
