Activated Carbon, Granular Activated Carbon Filter

What is activated carbon?

Carbon comes in many different forms. One of them is known as activated carbon - or activated charcoal or coal, to give it its alternative names. When carbon is ��activated��, it is a micro porous substance. That means it has a lot of tiny pores that, when stretched, makes for an incredibly large volume of surface area.

Where does it come from?

CarbonActivated comes from a wide array of sources. In fact, it could potentially originate from any material with a high carbon content. As carbon materials decay - in a fire, for example - they activate. The perfect example would be wood charcoal, but it can also come from peat, nutshells, and coconuts.

What can you use it for?

Activated carbon is used in many different industries. These include everything from metal finishing to chemistry and even the environmental industry. It��s also utilized by the health care industry as a way to treat poisoning and overdoses. The substance is turned into tablets or capsules and can also be used to clear up conditions like gas and flatulence.

Is it good for the environment?

Activated coal is not renewable, but other sources of carbon are OK and won��t harm the environment. It��s natural sources you want to look for, such as nutshells and corn stover. It��s reusable, too, and has a negative carbon footprint.

What else can you do with it?

As well as water purification and technology, there are plenty of other uses for carbonactivated. For example, you can use it to draw out stains from your teeth and whiten them. You can use it to clean mold in your body, too, which could cause many different conditions if left unchecked. It��s also thought to be useful for reducing cholesterol in the body - and it may even have anti aging properties.