ALDEX Catalyst Series
C-15H MP High Activity Catalyst
Aldex C-15H MP is a macroreticular, strongly acidic, cation solid acid catalyst. Its open pore structure makes it an excellent catalyst for a wide variety of organic reactions. Aldex C-15H MP has a unique acid functionality which results in higher thermal stability versus standard catalysts. Further, large pores allow for easy ingress and egress of ions to access sulfonic acid sites. The S-DVB matrix is highly cross-linked and is resistant to oxidants and breakdown caused by mechanical and osmotic shock.
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Physical Chemical Properties
| Polymer Structure: | Sulfonated styrene/ divinylbenzene copolymer |
| Ionic Form as Shipped: | Hydrogen |
| Physical Form: | Grey, spherical beads |
| Screen Size Distribution: +16 mesh (U.S. Std.) -16+40 mesh -40+50 mesh | Less than 1% 98% 1% maximum |
| pH Range: | 0 to14 |
| Moisture Content: | 50 to 60% |
| Conversion to H+ Form: | 99% minimum |
| Shipping Weight: | 49 lbs per cubic foot |
| Total Capacity H+ Form: | 1.7 meq/ml minimum |
| Dry Weight Capacity: | 4.8 meq/g minimum |
| Pore Volume: | 0.3 to 0.4 ml/g |
| Surface Area: | 35 to 55 |
| Mean Pore Diameter: | 20 to 50 nm |
| Specific Gravity: | 1.23 |
Recommended Operating Conditions
| Maximum Temperature: | 120ºC |
C-15 H MP Features
Uniform Particle Size
98% of all beads are in the minus 16 to plus 40 mesh range giving a lower pressure drop while maintaining the superior kinetics of standard mesh size products.
Superior Physical Stability
90% plus sphericity and high crush strengths together with a very uniform particle size provide greater resistance to bead breakage while maintaining low pressure drop.
Applications
Aldex C-15H MP is a superior next generation catalyst used in the production of MTBE and TAME and significantly outperforms conventional catalysts. With Aldex C-15H MP you may be able to operate at higher flow rates thereby increasing productivity with no major impact on the catalyst performance in terms of conversion.
Safety Information
A material safety data sheet is available for Aldex C-15H MP. Copies can be obtained from Aldex Chemical Co., LTD. Aldex C-15H MP is not a hazardous product and is not WHMIS controlled.