precise selectibility
Molecular sieves have a uniform pore size, which allows for an impressively accurate separation of molecules. This allows it to act as a “sieve” – as per its name, filtering out molecules that are not needed in the final product. For instance with the picture attached – molecular sieve is used to adsorb moisture from ethanol/water mixture to achieve a clean, high purity ethanol.
stable and reliable
Molecular sieves are chemically and thermally stable which means that they can withstand a variety of chemicals without reacting with them, and can withstand high/low temperatures without much changes. They also do not expand or shrink much with their environment – making them one of the most consistent performers in desiccants.
Paired with their high adsorption rate, they present themselves as one of the most reliable, highly specific and industrial applications when it comes to purification and separation of molecules.
your versatile industrial helper
Molecular sieves boasts themselves in their usage in a wide range of industrial applications such as:
- Gas Separation – in air separation plants, molecular sieves adsorb nitrogen from oxygen, leaving high purity oxygen.
- Drying – in natural gas processing, molecular sieves dry the gas from moisture.
- Purification – Natural gas may have corrosive gases such as CO2 or H2S, which are adsorbed by molecular sieves.
- Catalysis – molecular sieves are used to convert heavy crude oil fractions into lighter products such as gasoline.
high value investment
Molecular sieves can be expensive at a glance, but its due to their powerful and precise adsorption that justifies it. Often, these high levels of purity is needed for industrial purposes, and it would be a wise decision to invest in them to prevent damages and losses. Inquire now to get your hands on our molecular sieves.
