5A Molecular sieve activated powder

5A Molecular sieve activated powder

Molecular sieve activated powder
5A molecular sieve activated powder is a dehydrated synthetic zeolite powder with an effective pore opening of about 5 angstroms. It selectively adsorbs water, CO₂, H₂S, and straight-chain hydrocarbons such as n-butane, while excluding branched and cyclic hydrocarbons. This makes it ideal for separating normal and iso-paraffins, drying air and natural gas, and pressure swing adsorption (PSA) processes. The powder offers high adsorption capacity, excellent dispersibility, and chemical inertness.

Product Description

Precision Selective Adsorption Powder

5A Molecular Sieve Activated Powder 

Engineered by processing synthetic calcium-form zeolite crystals into an ultra-fine, highly reactive powder with a distinct 5-angstrom pore opening. It acts as an advanced chemical desiccant and selective co-adsorbent designed to trap moisture, carbon dioxide, and normal paraffin hydrocarbons while excluding branched-chain compounds.

Effective Pore Size
~ 5 Angstroms (5A)
Particle Size (D90)
≤ 10 - 20 µm (Customizable)
Ignition Loss
≤ 2.0 - 5.0 wt%
Adsorption Selectivity
High Molecular Sorting

Calcium-Form Crystalline Network & Selective Sorting

5A molecular sieve activated powder features a calcium-exchanged alumino-silicate framework providing uniform 5-angstrom openings. Supplied in an unshaped micronized powder structure, it blends smoothly into custom formulations to capture moisture and specific targeted gases or molecules instantly.

Its precise pore network allows molecules with critical diameters under 5 angstroms—such as water, straight-chain hydrocarbons, and hydrogen sulfide—to enter freely, while screening out larger branched or cyclic structures. This makes it exceptionally valuable in specialized chemical purifying and polymer stabilization systems.

5A Molecular sieve activated powder

Technical Specifications

Physical & Chemical PropertyStandard SpecificationCustomization Options
AppearanceFine White PowderTailored bulk density profiles
Pore Aperture~ 5.0 Å (Calcium CaA Type)Calibrated pore distribution tolerances
Fineness (D50 / D90)D90 < 15 µm / D50 < 5 µmCustom milling and micronization sizing
Ignition Loss (1000°C)≤ 5.0% maxSuper-dried high-activity activation grades
pH Value (5% slurry)9.0 – 11.0Surface modified neutral variants available

Core Application Sectors

Specialty Polyurethane & Polymers

Blended into high-performance elastomer and polymer systems to eliminate moisture residue without disrupting complex cross-linking ingredients.

Industrial Gas & Petrochemical Purging

Employed in specialized compound formulations designed to co-adsorb moisture and trace impurities like carbon dioxide or normal paraffins.

Advanced Coatings & Adhesives

Incorporated into moisture-reactive coating and sealant bases to prevent foaming, pinhole defects, and storage degradation.


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