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Catalytic carbon is a type of activated carbon that is specially treated to enhance its ability to adsorb dissolved impurities from water. It is commonly used in water filtration systems, both for residential and commercial use, as well as in industrial applications.
Activated carbon, of which catalytic carbon is a variation, is made by heating carbon-rich materials, such as coconut shells, coal, or wood, at high temperatures in the absence of oxygen. This process creates a porous material with a large surface area, which makes it highly effective at absorbing impurities. However, catalytic carbon is treated in a way that makes it even more effective.
One common method of treating catalytic carbon is to impregnate it with natural catalytic materials. These materials help to break down dissolved impurities, such as chlorine and chloramines, and hydrogen sulfide by catalyzing chemical reactions. This makes catalytic carbon particularly useful for removing these types of impurities from water.
Another method of treating catalytic carbon is to expose it to ozone. This process creates a material with a higher surface area and increased adsorption capabilities. Ozone also helps to break down dissolved impurities, making catalytic carbon even more effective at removing them from water.
One of the main advantages of catalytic carbon is that it can be used in a wide range of water purification applications. It is commonly used in residential and commercial water filtration systems, such as under-sink filters and whole-house filters because of its enhanced ability to remove certain contaminants.
In addition to its use in water filtration systems, catalytic carbon is also used in other applications such as air purification, deodorization and decolorization of liquids, removal of impurities in the food and beverage industry and many more.
Catalytic Carbon is effective alone but is enhanced significantly when combined with Granular Activated Carbon (GAC). This combination allows for a more comprehensive solution for filtering contaminants from the water. The catalytic carbon can remove specific contaminants that GAC may not be able to effectively remove on its own, while the GAC can adsorb a broader range of contaminants. By combining the two types of carbon, you can increase the overall capacity of the filtration system, since the catalytic carbon can help to prevent the GAC from becoming overloaded with certain contaminants.
Overall while Catalytic Carbon and Granular Activated Carbon alone work independently to remove and reduce contaminants, together they are superior. Combined they address a wider range of contaminants and the filter is likely to last much longer.
