CG8 H

Summary

Product identification

• Product Name: CG8-H
• Product Type: STRONG ACID CATION
• Polymer Matrix: Styrenic Gel
• Crosslinked: 8%
• Ionic Form: Hydrogen

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Functional Group: Sulfonic Acid
• Physical Form: Spherical Beads
• Particle Size: 16 to 50 US Mesh (297 - 1190 μm)
• % < 50 mesh (300µm): < 1%
• Minimum Sphericity: 93%
• Uniformity Coefficient: 1.6
• Reversible Swelling (H to Na): -5% to -8%
• Moisture Retention: 47% to 56%
• Shipping Weight: 49 - 51 lbs/ft³ (785 - 817 g/L)
• Color: Amber
• Regenerability: Yes

Operating Limits

• Maximum continuous temperature: 265°F (129°C)
• Operating pH range: 0 to 14 SU

Feed Water / Applications

• Applications: Demineralization, Cation Component in Mixed Beds
• Description: ResinTech CG8-H is an amber-colored hydrogen form 8% cross-linked gel strong acid cation resin, optimized for industrial applications requiring good regeneration efficiency and oxidative stability in a hydrogen form.

Demineralization Specifics

• Regeneration: Sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid (stepwise when calcium exceeds 20% of total cations).
• Capacity Basis: 500 ppm of stated salt (as CaCO₃) with 0% alkalinity, 36 in. bed depth, flow rate of 2 to 4 gpm per cu. ft. and >30 min. chemical injection time. No engineering downgrade has been applied.

Suggested Operating Conditions

• Minimum bed depth: 24 inches
• Backwash expansion: 25 to 50 percent
• Maximum pressure loss: 25 psi
• Regenerant Concentration (Hydrogen cycle): 5 to 10 percent HCl or 1 to 8 percent H₂SO₄
• Regenerant Concentration (Salt cycle): 10 to 15 percent NaCl
• Regenerant level: 4 to 15 lbs./cu.ft.
• Regenerant flow rate: 0.5 to 1.5 gpm/cu.ft.
• Regenerant contact time: >20 minutes
• Displacement flow rate: Same as dilution water
• Displacement volume: 10 to 15 gallons/cu.ft.
• Rinse flow rate: Same as service flow
• Rinse volume: 35 to 60 gallons/cu.ft.
• Service flow rate: 1 to 10 gpm/cu.ft.

Packaging Options

• 1 ft³ bags
• 1 ft³ boxes
• 1 ft³ drums
• 7 ft³ drums
• 42 ft³ supersacks

Graphs

• Backwash Expansion vs. Flow Rate at various temperatures.
• Pressure Loss vs. Flow Rate at various temperatures.
• Operating Capacity vs. Acid Dose at various conditions.

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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