LEWATIT® S 100 KR / H CL-FREE

Summary

Product identification

Lewatit® S 100 KR-H Cl-frei is a strongly acidic, gel-type cation exchange resin. It is supplied in a highly regenerated form (min. 99 % H⁺) and purified to meet nuclear industry specifications. It is noted for its outstanding mechanical, osmotic, and chemical stability.

Applications

Lewatit® S 100 KR-H Cl-frei is suitable for:

• Removal of cations, including radioactive isotopes, from aqueous solutions (pH control through adsorption of excess Li⁺).
• Decontamination of circuits in nuclear reactor plants.
• Removal of radioactive cations such as caesium 137 (fuel cooling).
• Treatment of primary coolant, e.g., in pressure water reactors.
• Removal of activated cleavage or corrosion products, including mechanical filtration of suspended impurities.
• Polishing in primary and secondary sections as a mixed bed component with Lewatit® MonoPlus M 500 KR or Lewatit® MonoPlus M 800 KR.

Note: Rinse carefully with demineralized water prior to service or mixing with Lewatit® MonoPlus M 500 KR or Lewatit® MonoPlus M 800 KR.

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Ionic form as shipped: H⁺
• Functional group: sulfonic acid
• Matrix: crosslinked polystyrene
• Structure: gel type beads
• Appearance: brown, translucent
• Uniformity Coefficient: max. 1.6
• Bead size: > 90 % between 0.5 and 1.2 mm
• Effective size: 0.5 mm (± 0.05 mm)
• Bulk density: 760 g/l (± 5 %)
• Density: approx. 1.22 g/ml
• Water retention: 50 - 55 wt. %
• Total capacity: min. 1.8 eq/l
• Volume change (H⁺ --> Na⁺): max. -8 vol. %
• Stability (pH range): 0 - 14
• Storability: max. 12 months
• Storability temperature range: -20 to 40 °C
• Ionic conversion (H⁺): min. 99 mol %

Trace Elements Analysis (max. mg/kg dry resin, unless otherwise stated)

• Na: 20
• Ca: 10
• K: 10
• Mg: 10
• Fe: 25
• Cu: 10
• Al: 10
• Co: 10
• Pb: 10
• Hg: < 1
• Chloride: 10 mg/l
• Heavy metals (as Pb): 10

Recommended Operating Conditions

• Operating temperature: max. 120 °C
• Operating pH-range: 0 - 14
• Bed depth (minimum): 800 mm
• Specific pressure drop (15 °C): approx. 1.1 kPa·h/m²
• Pressure drop (maximum): 150 kPa
• Linear velocity (operation): max. 100 m/h
• Linear velocity (backwash, 20 °C): approx. 8 - 10 m/h
• Bed expansion (20 °C, per m/h): approx. 3 vol. %

Mixed Bed Operation

• Bed depth (minimum): 600 mm
• Regenerant type: HCl/H₂SO₄
• Regenerant level: approx. 80 - 150 g/l
• Regenerant concentration: approx. 2 - 10 wt. %

Note: The recommended operating conditions are based on pilot plant tests and industrial applications. Additional data for calculating resin volumes are available in the manufacturer's Technical Information Sheets.

Additional Information

Safety Precautions

Strong oxidants, such as nitric acid, can cause violent reactions with ion exchange resins. Observe the safety data sheet for information on product description, transport, storage, handling, safety, and ecology.

Disposal

In the European Community, ion exchange resins must be disposed of according to the European waste nomenclature.

Storage

Store ion exchange resins above the freezing point of water, under roof, in dry conditions, and out of direct sunlight. If the resin becomes frozen, allow it to thaw gradually at ambient temperature before handling or use. Do not attempt to accelerate thawing.

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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