Purolite C160H

Summary

Product identification

• Product Name: Purolite C160H
• Product Type: Polystyrenic Macroporous, Strong Acid Cation Resin, Hydrogen form, High Capacity

Typical Physical & Chemical Characteristics

• Polymer Structure: Macroporous polystyrene crosslinked with divinylbenzene
• Appearance: Spherical Beads
• Functional Group: Sulfonic Acid
• Ionic Form: H⁺ form
• Total Capacity: 2.3 eq/L (50.3 Kgr/ft³) (Na⁺ form)
• Moisture Retention: 43 - 48 % (H⁺ form)
• Particle Size Range: 300 - 1200 µm
• Fines (< 300 µm): 1 % (max.)
• Uniformity Coefficient (max.): 1.7
• Reversible Swelling, Na⁺ → H⁺ (max.): 4 %
• Specific Gravity: 1.21
• Shipping Weight (approx.): 760 - 800 g/L (47.5 - 50.0 lb/ft³)
• Temperature Limit (H⁺ form): 120 °C (248.0 °F)
• Temperature Limit (Na⁺ form): 140 °C (284.0 °F)

Regulatory Approvals

• Kosher Certified

Typical Packaging

• 1 ft³ Sack
• 25 L Sack
• 5 ft³ Drum (Fiber)
• 1 m³ Supersack
• 42 ft³ Supersack

Principal Applications

• Demineralization

Advantages

• Excellent resistance to osmotic and thermal shock
• Excellent kinetics

Hydraulic Characteristics

Backwash

During up-flow backwash, the resin bed should be expanded between 50 and 70% for at least 10 to 15 minutes to free particulate matter, clear bubbles and voids, and reclassify particles. Initial expansion for putting into service usually requires approximately 30 minutes. Bed expansion increases with flow rate and decreases with influent fluid temperature. Caution must be taken to avoid resin loss through the top of the vessel by over-expansion.

Pressure Drop

The pressure drop across a resin bed depends on particle size distribution, bed depth, voids volume, flow rate, and influent solution viscosity. Factors such as filtered particulate matter, abnormal resin compressibility, or incomplete bed classification can increase head loss. Service flow rates can vary from 10 to 40 BV/h depending on water quality, application, and plant design.

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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