Datasheet summary
Amberlite IRA458 Cl
PDF datasheet mirror for Amberlite IRA458 Cl (Rohm & Haas). Verify with OEM before design.
Summary
Product identification
Product Name: AMBERLITE® IRA458 Cl Description: Acrylic Strong Base Anion Exchanger Type: Acrylic gel type strongly basic anion exchange resin. Matrix: Crosslinked acrylic gel structure Functional Groups: N⁺R₃ Physical Form: Transparent white beads Ionic Form as Shipped: Chloride
Properties
- Total Exchange Capacity: 1.25 meq/ml minimum (Cl⁻ form)
- Moisture Holding Capacity: 57 to 64 % (Cl⁻ form)
- Shipping Weight: 45 lbs/ft³
- Harmonic Mean Size: 0.60 to 0.90 mm
- Uniformity Coefficient: 1.9 maximum
- Maximum reversible swelling (Cl⁻ → OH⁻): approximately 20 %
Suggested Operating Conditions
- pH Range: 0 to 14
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 95 °F
- Minimum Bed Depth: 24 inches
- Service Flow Rate: 1 to 5 gpm/ft³
Regeneration
- Regenerant: NaOH (100% basis)
- Flow Rate: 0.25 to 0.5 gpm/ft³
- Concentration: 2 to 4 %
- Level: 4 to 10 lbs/ft³
- Minimum Contact Time: 30 minutes
- Slow Rinse: 15 gal/ft³ at regeneration flow rate
- Fast Rinse: 30 to 60 gal/ft³ at service flow rate
Hydraulic Characteristics
- Pressure Drop: Approximately 0.67 psi/ft bed depth per 4.1 gpm/ft² at 60 °F.
- Backwash Bed Expansion: Approximately 70 % with a flow rate of 2.9 gpm/ft² at 60 °F.
Note: Pressure drop data are valid at the start of the service run with clear water and a correctly classified bed.
Limits of Use
Rohm and Haas manufactures special resins for food processing and potable water applications. Governmental regulations vary; users should consult their Amberlite representative for advice on resin selection and operating conditions. Users must determine the extent to which organic by-products must be removed and establish techniques to assure the appropriate level of purity for their specific use, ensuring compliance with all safety standards and regulatory requirements.
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Official datasheet (PDF)
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