Datasheet summary
AmberLite IRN150 OH
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Summary
Product identification
AmberLite™ IRN150 H/OH Ion Exchange Resin is a mixture of Nuclear-grade, Uniform Particle Size, Gel, Strong Acid Cation and Strong Base Anion Exchange Resins. It was previously sold as AmberLite™ IRN150 Ion Exchange Resin.
Description
This ion exchange resin is designed for nuclear loops requiring high purity and stability, aiming to minimize ionic and non-ionic contamination. It is a stoichiometric equivalent mixture of AmberLite™ IRN77 H and AmberLite™ IRN78 OH Ion Exchange Resins (1:1 equivalent basis). The product offers high capacity, excellent physical strength, and allows for faster change-outs and reduced rinse wastewater volumes.
Applications
- Primary water treatment:
- Treatment of primary coolant blowdown
- Pre-outage cleanup
- Fuel pool purification in CANDU reactors
- Rad waste treatment and decontamination (removal of radioactive cations like ¹³⁷Cs and cobalt isotopes, and anionic radioactive material)
- PWR steam generation blowdown (APG)
- BWR reactor water cleanup
Purity
AmberLite™ IRN Ion Exchange Resins are manufactured using specific nuclear-grade procedures to minimize inorganic impurities and remove soluble organic compounds. This ensures nuclear systems remain free of contaminants and deposits, preventing increased radioactivity levels due to impurity activation. IRN resins are recommended for both non-regenerable and regenerable single or mixed bed applications where high-quality water production is critical and minimal "as supplied" contamination is required.
Typical Properties
| Property | AmberLite™ IRN77 H (Cation Resin) | AmberLite™ IRN78 OH (Anion Resin) |
|---|---|---|
| Copolymer | Styrene-divinylbenzene | Styrene-divinylbenzene |
| Matrix | Gel | Gel |
| Type | Strong acid cation | Strong base anion |
| Functional Group | Sulfonic acid | Trimethylammonium |
| Physical Form | Amber, translucent, spherical beads | Amber, translucent, spherical beads |
| Ionic Ratio | 1:1 | 1:1 |
| Ionic Form as Shipped | H⁺ | OH⁻ |
| Total Exchange Capacity (min) | ≥ 1.90 eq/L (H⁺ form) | ≥ 1.20 eq/L (OH⁻ form) |
| Water Retention Capacity | 49.0 – 55.0 % (H⁺ form) | 54.0 – 60.0 % (OH⁻ form) |
| Ionic Conversion (min) | H⁺ ≥ 99% | OH⁻ ≥ 95% |
| Ionic Conversion (max) | CO₃²⁻ ≤ 5% | |
| Cl⁻ ≤ 0.05% | ||
| SO₄²⁻ ≤ 0.1% | ||
| Particle Size (§) | ||
| Particle Diameter | 650 ± 50 µm | 630 ± 50 µm |
| Uniformity Coefficient (max) | ≤ 1.20 | ≤ 1.10 |
| < 300 µm (max) | ≤ 0.2% | ≤ 0.2% |
| < 425 µm (max) | ≤ 5.0% | ≤ 0.5% |
| > 1180 µm (max) | ≤ 2.0% | ≤ 2.0% |
| Purity (Metals, dry basis, max) | ||
| Na, K, Fe | ≤ 20 mg/kg | ≤ 20 mg/kg |
| Cu, Co | ≤ 5 mg/kg | ≤ 5 mg/kg |
| Ca, Mg, Al | ≤ 10 mg/kg | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Hg | ≤ 20 mg/kg | ≤ 20 mg/kg |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Other (dry basis, max) | ||
| Cl | ≤ 250 mg/kg | |
| SiO₂ | ≤ 10 mg/kg | |
| Stability | ||
| Whole Uncracked Beads (min) | ≥ 95% | ≥ 95% |
| Friability (Average) | ≥ 400 g/bead | ≥ 600 g/bead |
| Friability (> 200 g/bead, min) | ≥ 95% | ≥ 95% |
| Solubility in Water (max) | ≤ 0.10% | ≤ 0.10% |
| Density (Shipping Weight) | 710 g/L (AmberLite™ IRN150 H/OH) |
§ For additional particle size information, please refer to the Particle Size Distribution Cross Reference Chart (Form No. 45-D00954-en).
Suggested Operating Conditions
- Temperature Range (H⁺/OH⁻ form): 5 – 100°C (41 – 212°F)
- pH Range (Stable): 0 – 14
‡ Operating mixed beds at elevated temperatures (e.g., above 60 – 70°C or 140 – 158°F) may impact loop purity and resin life. Contact a technical representative for details.
For information on recommended minimum bed depth, operating conditions, and regeneration conditions for mixed or separate beds, refer to related Tech Facts documents.
Hydraulic Characteristics
Estimated pressure drop for AmberLite™ IRN150 H/OH Ion Exchange Resin as a function of service flowrate and temperature is shown in Figure 1 (data not provided in extract). These expectations are valid at the start of the service run with clean water, for temperatures between 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 for suitability and compliance with applicable laws. Safety data sheets should be consulted prior to use.
WARNING: Oxidizing agents like nitric acid can attack organic ion exchange resins, potentially leading to resin degradation or violent exothermic reactions. Consult knowledgeable sources before using strong oxidizing agents.
Disclaimer
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Official datasheet (PDF)
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