ALDEX Mixed Bed Series

MB-1 (SC) High Purity Mixed Bed using Type 1 Anion

Aldex MB-1 (SC) is a highly regenerated mixed bed of a Type 1 strong base, gel anion exchange resin and a strong acid sulfonated polystyrene cation exchange resin, designed to provide ultra-high purity water. The special blend of Type 1 anion exchange resins with nuclear grade cation exchange resins ensures high resistance, low TOC extractables and excellent regenerable capacities for inorganic versus organic ions. Aldex M8-1 (SC) is provided in a 60:40 anion to cation ratio (by volume).

Aldex MB-1 (SC) Technical Bulletin: US units (PDF) | Metric (PDF) | Français (PDF)

Aldex MB-1 (SC) Safety Data Sheets: English (PDF) | Français (PDF)

Physical Chemical Properties

Polymer Structure:

Cation
Anion


Hydrogen form sulfonated polystyrene copolymer
Hydroxyl form strong base alkyl quaternary ammonium polystyrene copolymer
Ionic Form as Shipped:Hydrogen / Hydroxide
Physical Form: Spherical beads
Particle Size Distribution:

16 mesh (U.S. Std)
40 mesh


2% maximum
2% maximum
Uniformity Coefficient:≤1.25
pH Range: 0 to 14
Moisture Content: 60% maximum
Conversion to Ionic Form:

Cation - Hydrogen
Anion - Hydroxide
Chloride (Cl-)
Carbonate CO3-2)
Sulfate (SO4)


99% minimum
95% minimum
0.1% maximum

2% maximum
0.1% maximum
Shipping Weight: 43 lbs per cubic foot
Total Capacity:
Cation (H form)
Anion (OH form)

1.8 eq/l
1.0 eq/l

Recommended Operating Conditions

Effluent Quality:Resin should provide effluent quality of approximately 5-10 megohm but is dependent on many factors
Maximum Temperature:
Regenerable
Non-regenerable

60ºC
100ºC
Slow Rinse (Displacement) Flow Rate:2 to 10 US GPM per
cubic foot

MB-1 (SC) Features

Very Low Metal Content

Special manufacturing conditions ensure very low metal content.

Elemental analysis, dry basis

Iron (Fe) <100 ppm
Copper (Cu)<50 ppm
Lead (Pb) <50 ppm

Very Low TOC

Nonsolvent sulfonation and special manufacturing processes assure very low TOC leakage.

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.

Safety Information

A material safety data sheet is available for Aldex MB-1 (SC). Copies can be obtained from Aldex Chemical Co., LTD. Aldex MB-1 (SC) is not a hazardous product and is not WHMIS controlled.

Caution: Acidic and basic regenerant solutions are corrosive and should be handled in a manner that will prevent eye and skin contact. Before using strong oxidizing agents in contact with ion exchange resin, consult sources knowledgeable in the handling of these materials.

Pressure Drop

Fig. 1 shows the expected pressure loss per foot of bed depth as a function of flow rate at various temperatures.

Fig. 1 Pressure Drop vs Flow Rate at various degrees Fahrenheit (F°)

Backwash Characteristics

After each cycle the resin bed should be backwashed at a rate that expands the bed 50 to 75 percent. This will remove any foreign matter and reclassify the bed. Fig. 2 shows the expansion characteristics of Aldex MB-1 (SC) in the chloride form.

Fig. 2 Bed Expansion vs Flow Rate at various degrees Fahrenheit (F°)

Quality Assurance

Aldex MB-1 (SC) resin is tested by Aldex Chemical for resistivity, total organic carbon, and kinetic performance and will meet stringent UPW performance requirements on these most critical parameters. Aldex will fully support the quality and performance of Aldex MB-1 (SC) resin in UPW applications in order to assure full customer satisfaction with the product as delivered. Typical TOC and resistivity curves based on our quality control procedure for Aldex MB-1 (SC) resin are shown below (Fig. 3).

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These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith. However, we do not make any guarantee or warranty. We caution against using these products in an unsafe manner or in violation of any patents. Further, we assume no liability for the consequences of such actions.