Datasheet summary
AmberLite FPC88
PDF datasheet mirror for AmberLite FPC88 (DuPont). Verify with OEM before design.
Summary
Product identification
AmberLite™ FPC88 Ion Exchange Resins are macroporous, strong acid cation resins.
Applications
- Corn and starch sweetener deashing
- Beet sugar decalcification
- Citric and lactic acid deashing
- Fruit juice deashing
- Beverage demineralization
Typical Properties
Physical Properties
- Copolymer: Styrene-divinylbenzene
- Matrix: Macroporous
- Type: Strong acid cation
- Functional Group: Sulfonic acid
- Physical Form: White to yellow, opaque, spherical beads
Chemical Properties
| Ionic Form as Shipped | Total Exchange Capacity | Water Retention Capacity | Particle Size § (< 400 µm) | Particle Size § (> 1180 µm) | Whole Uncracked Beads | Swelling (Na⁺ → H⁺) | Particle Density | Shipping Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H⁺ | ≥ 1.7 eq/L | 46 – 56% | ≤ 5% | ≤ 5% | ≥ 95% | 5% | 1.2 g/mL | 770 g/L |
| Na⁺ | ≥ 1.8 eq/L | 42 – 48% | ≤ 5% | ≤ 5% | ≥ 95% | 5% | 1.2 g/mL | 800 g/L |
§ For additional particle size information, please refer to the Particle Size Distribution Cross Reference Chart (Form No. 45-D00954-en).
Suggested Operating Conditions
- Maximum Operating Temperature (H⁺ form): 93°C (200°F)
- pH Range: 0 – 14
- Bed Depth, min.: 910 mm (3.0 ft)
- Flowrates:
- Service: 2 – 4 BV*/h
- Backwash: See Figure 1
- Fast Rinse (if applicable): 2 – 10 BV/h
- Contact Time:
- Regeneration: ≥30 – 45 minutes
- Displacement Rinse: ≥30 – 45 minutes
- Total Rinse Requirement: 3 – 6 BV
- Regenerant: HCl
- Concentration: 7%
- Level, 100% basis ‡: 96 – 112 kg/m³ (6 – 7 lb/ft³)
- Temperature, max.: 93°C (200°F)
* 1 BV (Bed Volume) = 1 m³ solution per m³ resin or 7.5 gal per ft³ resin ‡ Regeneration level may be lower for counter-current regeneration systems.
Hydraulic Characteristics
Bed expansion of AmberLite™ FPC88 Ion Exchange Resin as a function of backwash flowrate at 25°C (77°F) is shown in Figure 1. The flowrate necessary to achieve a desired bed expansion for other water temperatures can be calculated with the provided equations.
Pressure drop data for AmberLite™ FPC88 as a function of service flowrate and viscosity is shown in Figure 2. These pressure drop expectations are valid at the start of the service run with clean feed.
- Figure 1: Backwash Expansion
- Figure 2: Pressure Drop
- Temperature = 25°C (77°F)
- Viscosity = 2 – 12 cP
- For other temperatures use:
- F<0xE1><0xB5><0x87> = F25°C [1 + 0.008 (1.8T°C −45)], where F ≡m/h
- F<0xE1><0xB5><0x87> = F77°F [1 + 0.008 (T°F −77)], where F ≡gpm/ft²
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