CTO Carbon Block Coal Based Water Filter Cartridge 10 Inch Standard
CTO carbon block filters, made from activated carbon, are specifically designed for the chemical adsorption of impurities and contaminants in drinking water. These filters are highly effective in removing chlorine, as well as improving taste, odor, and color.
Benefits of Activated Carbon Block Filters
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Effective Contaminant Removal: Actively removes both man-made and natural contaminants, including chlorine, benzene, simazine, lindane, and more.
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Enhanced Water Quality: Improves the overall quality of drinking water by eliminating unwanted tastes and odors.
What is Activated Carbon (Charcoal) and Why is it Used in Filters?
Activated carbon, also known as activated charcoal, is carbon that has been treated with oxygen to create millions of tiny pores between the carbon atoms. These pores increase the surface area, allowing the carbon to adsorb a wide range of impurities from liquids and gases. This high porosity makes activated carbon an ideal material for water filtration, as it effectively captures and holds contaminants.
Difference Between Charcoal and Activated Charcoal
Charcoal becomes "activated" when treated with oxygen, which opens up a vast network of tiny pores. This treatment process results in highly porous charcoal with a surface area ranging from 300 to 1,900 square meters per gram. Activated charcoal's immense surface area provides numerous bonding opportunities for chemical adsorption, making it highly effective in filtering out impurities.
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Adsorption vs. Absorption: In adsorption, materials attach to the surface of the activated charcoal through chemical attraction. This process allows activated charcoal to capture specific carbon-based impurities, such as chlorine, preventing them from passing through the filter.
Activated charcoal is a powerful tool in water filtration, offering efficient removal of unwanted chemicals and improving the safety and quality of drinking water.
