AmberLite IRC120 Na

Summary

Product identification

• Product Name: AmberLite™ IRC120 Na Ion Exchange Resin
• Product Type: Gaussian, Gel, Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin
• Primary Application: Industrial Softening Applications
• Previous Name: AmberLite™ IR120 Na Ion Exchange Resin

Applications

• Industrial softening
• Demineralization (when the sodium-form is preferred by the user)

System Designs

• Co-current

Typical Properties

• Copolymer: Styrene-divinylbenzene
• Matrix: Gel
• Type: Strong acid cation
• Functional Group: Sulfonic acid
• Physical Form: Amber, translucent, spherical beads
• Ionic Form as Shipped: Na⁺
• Total Exchange Capacity: ≥ 2.0 eq/L (Na⁺ form)
• Water Retention Capacity: 42.0 – 49.0% (Na⁺ form)
• Particle Size:
  • < 300 µm: ≤ 2.0%

  • 1180 µm: ≤ 4.0%

• Stability:
  • Swelling (Na⁺ → H⁺): ≤ 11%
• Density:
  • Particle Density: 1.27 g/mL
  • Shipping Weight: 820 g/L

Suggested Operating Conditions

• Temperature Range (Na⁺ form): 5 – 150°C (41 – 302°F)
• pH Range:
  • Service Cycle: 1 – 14
  • Stable: 0 – 14

Hydraulic Characteristics

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

Product Stewardship

DuPont is concerned with the safety, health, and environmental aspects of its products. Customer is encouraged to review manufacturing processes and applications to ensure products are not used in unintended ways. 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 exothermic reactions. Consult knowledgeable sources before using strong oxidizing agents.

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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