AmberLite HPR1600 H

Summary

Product identification

• Product Name: AmberLite™ HPR1600 H Ion Exchange Resin
• Type: Uniform Particle Size, Gel, Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin
• Previous Name: AMBERJET™ 1600 H Ion Exchange Resin

Description

AmberLite™ HPR1600 H is a high-capacity cation resin designed for nuclear condensate polishing mixed beds requiring the highest purity and water quality. Its exceptional physical and oxidative stability, due to a high DVB crosslinker level, minimizes the release of organic sulfonate leachables (TOC). This stability is suitable for high-temperature operation, including air-cooled condenser systems. It can extend the hydrogen cycle run length by up to 20% compared to standard resins, reducing regeneration cycles. The resin has good backwash separation characteristics and its black color aids visual separation from lighter anion resins like AmberLite™ HPR9000 OH.

Applications

• Mixed bed condensate polishing in PWR nuclear power plants
• Mixed bed condensate polishing in fossil power plants
• Mixed bed polishing in industrial demineralization
• Condensate polisher cation pre-beds
• Condensate polishing in power plants operated with amine cycle
• Condensate polishing air-cooled condenser systems
• Start-up regenerable condensate polishing systems in nuclear power plants

Resin Pairings

• Recommended: AmberLite™ HPR9000 OH Ion Exchange Resin (macroporous)
• Additional Options:
  • AmberLite™ HPR550 OH Ion Exchange Resin (gel)
  • AmberLite™ HPR9000 SO₄ Ion Exchange Resin (macroporous)

Typical Properties

Physical Properties

• Copolymer: Styrene-divinylbenzene
• Matrix: Gel
• Type: Strong acid cation
• Functional Group: Sulfonic acid
• Physical Form: Black, translucent, spherical beads
• Ionic Form as Shipped: H⁺
• Total Exchange Capacity: ≥ 2.40 eq/L (H⁺ form)
• Water Retention Capacity: 36.0 – 43.0% (H⁺ form)
• Ionic Conversion (H⁺): ≥ 99%

Particle Size

• Particle Diameter: 650 ± 50 µm
• Uniformity Coefficient: ≤ 1.1
• Finer than 425 µm: ≤ 0.5%
• Coarser than 850 µm: ≤ 10%

(For additional particle size information, refer to the Particle Size Distribution Cross Reference Chart, Form No. 45-D00954-en.)

Purity

• Metals, dry basis:
  • Na: ≤ 25 mg/kg
  • Fe: ≤ 50 mg/kg

Stability

• Whole Uncracked Beads: ≥ 95%
• Friability (Average): ≥ 1000 g/bead
• Friability (> 200 g/bead): ≥ 95%

Swelling

• Na⁺ → H⁺: ≤ 4%

Density

• Particle Density: 1.27 g/mL
• Shipping Weight: 840 g/L

Suggested Operating Conditions

• Temperature Range (H⁺ form): 5 – 150°C (41 – 302°F)
• pH Range (Stable): 0 – 14

(For recommended minimum bed depth, operating conditions, and regeneration conditions for mixed beds or separate beds in water treatment, refer to our Tech Facts.)

Hydraulic Characteristics

Estimated bed expansion as a function of backwash flowrate and temperature is shown in Figure 1. Estimated pressure drop as a function of service flowrate and temperature is shown in Figure 2. These pressure drop expectations are valid at the start of the service run with clean water.

• Figure 1 (Backwash Expansion) Temperature: 10 – 60°C (50 – 140°F)
• Figure 2 (Pressure Drop) Temperature: 10 – 60°C (50 – 140°F)

Product Stewardship

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Customer Notice

Customers are encouraged to review their manufacturing processes and applications of DuPont products to ensure they are not used in ways for which they are not intended or tested. Safety Data Sheets should be consulted prior to use.

WARNING: Oxidizing agents such as nitric acid can attack organic ion exchange resins, potentially leading to degradation or violent reactions. Consult knowledgeable sources before using strong oxidizing agents.

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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