LEWATIT® S 100 G1

Summary

Product identification

• Product Name: Lewatit® S 100 G1
• Type: Heterodisperse strongly acidic, gelular cation exchange resin
• Matrix: Styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer
• Functional Group: Sulfonic acid (H⁺ form)
• Indicator: Dyed with an indicator that changes color to red upon exhaustion or breakthrough.

Applications

• Removal of cations from condensates upstream of a conductivity measuring point.

Specified Data

• Uniformity Coefficient: max. 1.6
• Range of size for >90 vol% of all beads: 0.315 - 1.25 mm
• Total Capacity (delivery form): min. 1.8 eq/L

Typical Physical and Chemical Properties

• Common Description:
  • Delivery form: Gel
  • Appearance: Brown
• Bulk Density (for shipment): 760 g/L (+/- 5%)
• Density: approx. 1.22 g/mL
• Water Retention (delivery form): approx. 50-55% by weight
• Stability pH range: 0-14
• Storage Time (after delivery): max. 2 years
• Storage Temperature Range: -20 to +40 °C

Operating Parameters

• Maximum Operating Temperature: 100 °C
• Operating pH Range (during exhaustion): 2-14
• Backwash Bed Expansion: 4.5 % per m/h (at 20°C)
• Maximum Pressure Loss (during operation): 150 kPa
• Specific Flow Rate: max. 50 BV/h

Additional Information

• Safety: Avoid contact with strong oxidants like nitric acid. Consult the safety data sheet for detailed information.
• Disposal: Dispose of ion exchange resins according to European waste nomenclature.
• Storage: Store under roof in dry conditions, protected from direct sunlight, and above freezing temperatures. If frozen, allow to thaw gradually at ambient temperature before handling or use.
• Packaging: Packaging stability is limited to 24 months. It is recommended to use the product within this timeframe or regularly check packaging condition.

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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