Applications

Activated Carbon

Adsorption of Heavy Metals: Activated carbon is highly effective in adsorbing heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium from water and wastewater. Its large surface area and porous structure enhance its capacity to capture these contaminants.

Pre-Treatment for Advanced Treatment Processes: It is often used as a pre-treatment step in advanced oxidation processes or membrane filtration systems to reduce heavy metal concentrations before further treatment.

Treatment of Industrial Effluents: Activated carbon is commonly employed in industrial wastewater treatment to remove heavy metals, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Diatomaceous Earth

Filtration Aid for Heavy Metal Removal: Diatomaceous earth acts as an effective filtration aid, helping to capture suspended solids and heavy metals in wastewater treatment systems.

Absorbent for Contaminated Sludges: It can be mixed with sludge to enhance the removal of heavy metals by increasing the sludge's absorbent properties, facilitating better dewatering and metal recovery.

Support for Chemical Precipitation: Diatomaceous earth can be used to support chemical precipitation processes, providing a substrate for the formation of heavy metal precipitates, which can then be filtered out.

Characteristics

Activated Carbon

High Adsorption Capacity: The extensive surface area and porosity of activated carbon allow it to effectively capture a wide range of heavy metals, making it a reliable choice for treatment applications.

Chemical Stability: Activated carbon is resistant to chemical degradation, ensuring its effectiveness over extended periods, even in harsh environments.

Variety of Forms: Available in granular, powdered, or pelletized forms, activated carbon can be customized for specific applications, enhancing its utility in heavy metal removal.

Diatomaceous Earth

Natural and Safe: As a natural product, diatomaceous earth is non-toxic and environmentally friendly, making it suitable for heavy metal removal applications without introducing additional contaminants.

High Filtration Efficiency: Its unique structure provides excellent filtration capabilities, effectively capturing both large and small heavy metal particles in wastewater systems.

Lightweight and Easy to Handle: The lightweight nature of diatomaceous earth allows for easy transportation and application in various treatment processes.

Matex YG's activated carbon and diatomaceous earth products are essential in the heavy metal removal industry. Their unique properties enhance the effectiveness of treatment processes, improve the quality of water and wastewater, and ensure compliance with environmental standards. These materials play a critical role in promoting sustainable and efficient heavy metal remediation practices.