LEWATIT® NM 60

Summary

Product identification

• Product Name: Lewatit® NM 60
• Type: Highly regenerated mixed bed ion exchange resin
• Composition: 1:1 chemically equivalent mixture of a type 1, strong base anion exchange resin and a strong acid cation exchange resin.
• Functional Groups: Quaternary ammonium (anion), Sulfonic acid (cation)
• Matrix: Styrenic
• Structure: Gel
• Appearance: Dark brown (anion component) / Yellow translucent (cation component)

Applications

Lewatit® NM 60 is especially suited for:

• Mixed bed units for polishing after primary demineralization systems
• Electronic industries
• Small industrial plants (e.g., refilling of starter batteries or coolant circuits)
• Removal of radioactive waste
• Demineralization systems

Specified Data

• Uniformity Coefficient: max. 1.8
• Effective Size (d10): 0.40-0.65 mm
• Mixed Bed Test (Column Capacity Endpoint): min. 0.55 eq/L
• Mixed Bed Test (Polishing Quality NaCl Exhaustion): min. 0.02 MOhm·cm

Typical Physical and Chemical Properties

• Bulk Density (for shipment, +/- 5%): 690 g/L
• Density: approx. 1.1 g/mL
• Water Retention (delivery form): approx. 50-60% by weight
• Volume Change (during exhaustion): max. approx. -15%
• Stability pH Range: 0-14
• Storage Time (after delivery): max. 2 years
• Storage Temperature Range: -20 to +40 °C

Operating Parameters

• Operating Temperature: max. 60 °C
• Operating pH Range (during exhaustion): 0-14
• Bed Depth (for single column): min. 600 mm
• Specific Pressure Loss (15°C): 1.5 kPa·h/m²
• Max. Pressure Loss (during operation): 200 kPa
• Specific Flow Rate: max. 50 BV/h

Additional Information

• Safety Precautions: Strong oxidants, e.g., nitric acid, can cause violent reactions. Consult the Safety Data Sheet for transport, storage, handling, safety, and ecology information.
• Disposal: In the European Community, dispose of ion exchange resins according to the European Waste Nomenclature.
• Storage: Recommended to store above freezing point, under roof, dry, and out of direct sunlight. If frozen, allow to thaw gradually at ambient temperature. Packaging stability is limited to 24 months.

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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