AmberLite IRC200 Na

Summary

Product identification

• Product Name: AmberLite™ IRC200 Na Ion Exchange Resin
• Previous Name: AmberLite™ 200C Na Ion Exchange Resin
• Type: Strong acid cation exchange resin
• Matrix: Macroporous
• Copolymer: Styrene-divinylbenzene
• Functional Group: Sulfonic acid
• Physical Form: Gray, opaque, spherical beads

Applications

• Industrial softening, especially when treating water with high oxidant levels or high temperatures.
• Sodium-cycle or amine-cycle condensate treatment.
• Hot process softening.
• System Designs: Co-current

Typical Properties

• Ionic Form as Shipped: Na⁺
• Total Exchange Capacity: ≥ 1.8 eq/L (Na⁺ form)
• Water Retention Capacity: 46.0 – 52.0% (Na⁺ form)

Particle Size

• Particle Diameter: 600 – 800 µm
• Uniformity Coefficient: ≤ 1.6
• Fines (< 300 µm): ≤ 0.5%
• Oversized (> 1180 µm): ≤ 3.0%

Stability

• Whole Uncracked Beads: ≥ 98%
• Swelling (Na⁺ → H⁺): ≤ 6%

Density

• Particle Density: 1.24 g/mL
• Shipping Weight: 800 g/L

Suggested Operating Conditions

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

Hydraulic Characteristics

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

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

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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