AmberLite FPC16 UPS H

Summary

Product identification

• Product Name: DuPont™ AmberLite™ FPC16UPS H Ion Exchange Resin
• Type: Uniform Particle Size, High Capacity, Gel, Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin
• Copolymer: Styrene-divinylbenzene
• Matrix: Gel
• Functional Group: Sulfonic acid
• Physical Form: Amber, translucent, spherical beads
• Ionic Form as Shipped: H⁺

Applications

• Amino acid production
• Dairy demineralization

Chemical Properties

• Total Exchange Capacity: ≥ 1.8 eq/L
• Water Retention Capacity: 50 – 56%

Physical Properties

• Particle Diameter: 600 ± 50 µm
• Uniformity Coefficient: ≤ 1.1
• Whole Uncracked Beads: ≥ 95%
• Swelling (Na⁺ → H⁺): 8%
• Particle Density: 1.20 g/mL
• Shipping Weight: 800 g/L

Suggested Operating Conditions

• Maximum Operating Temperature (H⁺ form): 93°C (200°F)
• pH Range: 0 – 14
• Bed Depth, min.: 1000 mm (3.3 ft)

Flowrates

• Service: 2 – 8 BV*/h
• Backwash: See Figure 1
• Fast Rinse (if applicable): 2 – 8 BV/h

Contact Time

• Regeneration: ≥ 30 – 45 minutes
• Displacement Rinse: ≥ 30 – 45 minutes

Total Rinse Requirement

• 2 – 5 BV

Regenerant (HCl)

• Concentration: 7%
• Level, 100% basis: 80 – 96 kg/m³ (5 – 6 lb/ft³)
• Temperature, max.: 93°C (200°F)

* 1 BV (Bed Volume) = 1 m³ solution per m³ resin or 7.5 gal solution per ft³ resin

Hydraulic Characteristics

Bed expansion and pressure drop information are provided in Figures 1 and 2, respectively. Equations are available to calculate these parameters at different temperatures.

Disclaimer

This extraction may miss figures, footnotes, or revisions. Contractual data must match the OEM PDF revision used on the project.

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WARNING: Oxidizing agents such as nitric acid can attack organic ion exchange resins, potentially causing degradation or a violent exothermic reaction. Consult knowledgeable sources before using strong oxidizing agents.

Official datasheet (PDF)

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