AmberLite HPR4800 OH

Summary

Product Identification

• Product Name: AmberLite™ HPR4800 Cl Ion Exchange Resin
• Description: Uniform Particle Size, Gel, Strong Base Anion Exchange Resin for Industrial Demineralization Applications.
• Previous Name: Previously sold as DOWEX MARATHON™ A Cl Ion Exchange Resin.

Applications

• Demineralization, particularly for water with a high percentage of silica.
• Removal of strong and weak acids.
• Achieving the lowest silica leakage.
• Mixed bed polishing.

System Designs

Compatible with all system technologies:

• Co-current
• Counter-current / Hold-down
• Packed beds
• Mixed beds

Resin Pairings (Mixed Bed)

• AmberLite™ HPR1200 H Ion Exchange Resin (gel)
• AmberLite™ HPR1300 H Ion Exchange Resin (gel)

Typical Properties

Physical Properties

• Copolymer: Styrene-divinylbenzene
• Matrix: Gel
• Type: Strong base anion, Type I
• Functional Group: Trimethylammonium
• Physical Form: Amber, translucent, spherical beads

Chemical Properties

• Ionic Form as Shipped: Cl⁻
• Total Exchange Capacity: ≥ 1.3 eq/L (Cl⁻ form)
• Water Retention Capacity: 49.0 – 58.0% (Cl⁻ form)

Particle Size

• Particle Diameter: 575 ± 50 µm
• Uniformity Coefficient: ≤ 1.1
• < 300 µm: ≤ 0.3%
• > 850 µm: ≤ 1.0%
• Whole Uncracked Beads: ≥ 95%

Swelling

• Cl⁻ → OH⁻: 20%

Density

• Particle Density: 1.08 g/mL
• Shipping Weight: 670 g/L

Suggested Operating Conditions

• Temperature Range (OH⁻ form): 5 – 60°C (41 – 140°F)
• Temperature Range (Cl⁻ form): 5 – 100°C (41 – 212°F)
• pH Range (Service Cycle): 1 – 14
• pH Range (Stable): 0 – 14

Hydraulic Characteristics

• Estimated bed expansion and pressure drop are available as a function of backwash flowrate, temperature, and service flowrate. See Figures 1 and 2 in the original document.

Product Stewardship

DuPont emphasizes safety, health, and environmental information for its products. Customers are encouraged to review their processes and applications to ensure safe and intended use. Consult Safety Data Sheets before use.

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

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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