CTO Carbon Block Coal Based Water Filter Cartridge 10 Inch Fat
Function of an Activated Carbon Block Filter CTO carbon block filters are crafted from activated carbon, with a primary function of chemically adsorbing impurities and contaminants from drinking water. These filters are highly effective in removing chlorine, enhancing taste, eliminating odors, and reducing discoloration in water.
Benefits of Activated Carbon Block Filters
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Effective Contaminant Removal: Actively eliminates both man-made and natural contaminants such as chlorine, benzene, simazine, lindane, and more.
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Enhanced Water Quality: Improves the overall quality of drinking water by removing unwanted tastes and odors, ensuring fresh and clean water.
What is Activated Carbon (Charcoal) and Why is it Used in Filters?
Activated carbon, commonly referred to as activated charcoal, undergoes a special treatment process where it is exposed to oxygen. This treatment opens millions of tiny pores between the carbon atoms, creating a highly porous material. These pores provide a vast surface area—ranging from 300 to 1,900 square meters per gram—making activated carbon extremely effective at adsorbing odorous or colored substances from a wide range of liquids and gases.
Difference Between Charcoal and Activated Charcoal
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Activated Charcoal: Unlike regular charcoal, activated charcoal has been processed with oxygen to create an extensive network of small pores, greatly increasing its surface area. This increased porosity allows activated charcoal to adsorb impurities more effectively.
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Adsorption vs. Absorption: Adsorption is a process where materials attach to the surface of activated charcoal through chemical attraction. The vast surface area of activated charcoal offers numerous bonding opportunities, making it highly efficient in capturing carbon-based impurities, including chlorine.
Activated charcoal's ability to capture and hold onto specific chemicals, such as chlorine, makes it a powerful tool in water filtration, ensuring cleaner, safer drinking water.
