Activated Alumina desiccant

Activated Alumina desiccant

Activated Alumina Ball
The product is a white, spherical, porous material that is non-toxic, odorless, and insoluble in both water and ethanol. It features uniform particle size and a smooth surface. The material exhibits strong mechanical strength and excellent moisture absorption capacity. Importantly, the spherical shape remains intact and does not split even after absorbing water.

Product Description

High-Performance Activated Alumina Desiccant (γ-Al2O3)

Engineered for Heatless & Heated Regenerative Air Dryers, Compressed Air Systems, and Air Separation Units (ASU). Achieving pressure dew points down to -70°C (-94°F) with minimal attrition.

Dew Point: Down to -70°C            Static Water Adsorption: ≥ 18.0 wt%            Sizes: 3-5mm (1/8"), 4-6mm (3/16"), 5-8mm (1/4")

Activated Alumina desiccant

High-purity spherical activated alumina beads with smooth surface & uniform size.

Critical Performance Features for Air Dryers

  • Ultra-Low Pressure Dew Point: Exceptional pore structure allows rapid water vapor trapping, delivering consistent dew points from -40°C to -70°C.
  • High Crush Strength & Zero Dusting: Superior mechanical hardness prevents bead crushing under pressure swing, protecting downstream pneumatic valves, filters, and instruments from clogging.
  • Excellent Hydrothermal Stability: Resists thermal degradation during continuous purge gas regeneration cycles (170°C - 250°C).
  • High Water Resistance: Maintained structural integrity even under liquid water slug impact at bed inlets.

Desiccant Grade Engineering Benchmarks

Water Adsorption Capacity
18.0 %

Static water uptake at 60% Relative Humidity (RH) ensures longer bed operation cycles.

Crush Strength (4-6mm)
180 N / bead

High mechanical resistance prevents bed compaction and channeling during high flow rates.

Attrition Rate (Dusting)
0.1 %

Minimal surface abrasion preserves downstream particulate filter lifespan.

Why Choose AluminaWorld Activated Alumina?

✔ Strict Pore Control                Optimized macropore-mesopore distribution for rapid moisture diffusion and low pressure drop.
✔ Zero Channelling                Highly uniform spherical shape prevents dead zones and gas channelling inside large towers.
✔ Long Regeneration Life                Withstands hundreds of thermal swing and pressure swing cycles without structural breakdown.
✔ Global Compliance                Manufactured under strict ISO9001 standards, supported by full CoA and MSDS documentation.

Technical Data Sheet (TDS) - Activated Alumina Desiccant

Technical ParameterUnitSpecification (3-5 mm)Specification (4-6 mm)Specification (5-8 mm)
Al2O3 Purity% 93.0%93.0%93.0%
Na2O Content% 0.30%0.30% 0.30%
BET Surface Aream²/g300 - 360300 - 360300 - 350
Pore Volumecm³/g0.38 - 0.450.40 - 0.460.40 - 0.48
Bulk Densityg/cm³0.68 - 0.750.68 - 0.750.68 - 0.75
Crush StrengthN/particle 130 N180 N210 N
Attrition Ratewt % 0.1%0.1%0.1%

Equipment & Process System Compatibility

Activated Alumina desiccant

  • Heatless Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Dryers: Operates efficiently under rapid depressurization cycles without cracking.
  • Heated Blower Purge Dryers: High thermal endurance ensures long service life under high desorption temperatures (180°C - 220°C).
  • Instrument Air Systems: Protects pneumatic actuators, turbines, and automated process valves in oil refineries and chemical plants.
  • Industrial Gas Drying: Suitable for dehydration of N2, O2, CO2, and hydrocarbon gases.

Packaging & Logistics Options

Standard Bags:
               • 25 kg multi-layer paper bags with PE inner liner.
               • 50 lb moisture-sealed woven bags.
Bulk & Heavy-Duty Packaging:
               • 800 kg / 1000 kg Jumbo Super Sacks.
               • 150 kg airtight steel drums (for export ocean freight).

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