AmberLite HPR650 H

Summary

Product Identification

AmberLite™ HPR650 H Ion Exchange Resin is a strong acid cation exchange resin with uniform particle size, gel matrix, and sulfonic acid functional group. It was previously sold as DOWEX MONOSPHERE™ 650C (H) Ion Exchange Resin.

Applications

• Mixed bed condensate polishing in PWR nuclear power plants
• Mixed bed condensate polishing in fossil power plants
• Mixed bed polishing in industrial demineralization

Typical Properties

Physical Properties

• Copolymer: Styrene-divinylbenzene
• Matrix: Gel
• Type: Strong acid cation
• Functional Group: Sulfonic acid
• Physical Form: Dark amber, translucent, spherical beads

Chemical Properties

• Ionic Form as Shipped: H⁺
• Total Exchange Capacity: ≥ 2.0 eq/L (H⁺ form)
• Water Retention Capacity: 46.0 – 52.0 % (H⁺ form)
• Ionic Conversion: H⁺ ≥ 99 %

Particle Size

• Particle Diameter: 650 ± 50 µm
• Uniformity Coefficient: ≤ 1.10
• Particles < 300 µm: ≤ 0.5 %
• Particles > 850 µm: ≤ 5.0 %

Purity (Metals, dry basis)

• Na: ≤ 50 mg/kg
• Fe: ≤ 50 mg/kg
• Cu: ≤ 10 mg/kg
• Al: ≤ 50 mg/kg
• Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 10 mg/kg

Stability

• Whole Uncracked Beads: ≥ 95 %
• Friability (Average): ≥ 500 g/bead
• Friability (> 200 g/bead): ≥ 95 %

Swelling

• Na⁺ → H⁺: 7 %

Density

• Particle Density: 1.22 g/mL
• Shipping Weight: 785 g/L

Suggested Operating Conditions

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

For detailed information on bed depth, operating, and regeneration conditions, please refer to the relevant Tech Facts documents.

Hydraulic Characteristics

Estimated bed expansion and pressure drop curves as a function of backwash/service flowrate and temperature are provided in Figures 1 and 2 respectively. These figures are valid at the start of the service run with clean water.

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

Product Pairings

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

Product Stewardship and Safety

Users are advised to consult safety data sheets and knowledgeable sources when handling strong oxidizing agents, as they can attack ion exchange resins and potentially cause hazardous reactions.

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Disclaimer: This summary is based on extracted text and may not include all figures, footnotes, or revisions. Contractual data must be confirmed against the official OEM PDF revision used for the specific project.

Official datasheet (PDF)

Lenntech datasheet mirror