3A Molecular Sieve

Manufacturer of Zeolite 3A molecular sieve. Application: Cracked Gas drying. Sphere & Pellet ISO9001:2008

Molecular Sieve 3A is an alkali metal alumino-silicate; it is the potassium form of the type A crystal structure. Type 3A has an effective pore opening of about 3 angstroms (0.3nm). This is large enough to allow in moisture, but excludes molecules such as unsaturated hydrocarbons which can potentially form polymers; and this maximises lifetime when dehydrating such molecules.

Typical Chemical Formula0.45 K2O . 0.55 Na2O . Al2O3 . 2 SiO2 . 4.5H2OSiO2 : Al2O3 ≈2

  

Technical Parameter

Item	Unit	Technical data
Shape		Pellet		Sphere
Diameter	mm	1.5-1.7	3.0-3.3	1.7-2.5	3.0-5.0
Size ratio up to grade	%	≥98	≥98	≥96	≥96
Bulk density	g/ml	≥0.68	≥0.68	≥0.68	≥0.68
Wear ratio	%	≤0.20	≤0.25	≤0.10	≤0.10
Crushing strength	N	≥45/cm	≥60/cm	≥30/piece	≥70/piece
Static water adsorption	%	≥20	≥20	≥20	≥20
Ethylene adsorption	%	≤3.0	≤3.0	≤3.0	≤3.0
Water content, as shipped	%	≤1.5	≤1.5	≤1.5	≤1.5

  

Typical Application1) Drying of unsaturated hydrocarbons (e.g. ethylene, propylene, butadien) 2) Cracked Gas Drying3) Drying of natural gas, if COS minimization is essential, or a minimum co-adsorption of hydrocarbons is required. 4) Drying of highly polar compounds, such as methanol and ethanol5) Drying of liquid alcohol6) Static, (non-regenerative) dehydration of insulating glass units, whether air filled or gas-filled.7) Drying of refrigerants

  

RegenerationHuanyu molecular sieve Type 3A can be regenerated by either heating in the case of thermal swing processes; or by lowering the pressure in the case of pressure swing processes. To remove moisture from a 3A molecular sieve, a temperature of 200-230°C is required. A properly regenerated molecular sieve can give moisture dew points below -100°C.The outlet concentrations on a pressure swing process will depend on the gas present, and on the conditions of the process.

  

Size 3A - Zeolites are available in beads of 1-2 mm, (10x18 mesh) 2-3 mm, (8x12 mesh) , 2.5-5 mm, (4x8 mesh) and as powder, and in pellet 1.6, 3.2.

3A Molecular Sieve