Applications of 13X, 3A, 4A, 5A Molecular Sieves

Molecular sieves are naturally occurring or synthetically made adsorbents called zeolites. They are widely used for the separation of stationary or permanent gases. The four main types of molecular sieves are 13X, 3A, 4A, and 5A. The types vary depending on the chemical formula of the molecule, and each type has a different pore size. Let's look at each of these molecular sieves individually. YAMTOP shares with you.

3A Molecular Sieve

The 3A molecular sieve has a pore size of 30 and is widely used to dry alkyne polar liquids. 3A molecular sieves have the following applications.
Helping to dry cracked gases and liquids
Dehydration, separation, drying and purification of ethanol in distilleries
Drying olefins and liquefied petroleum gases
For drying and dehydration of refrigerants
Drying solvents in pharmaceutical plants
Drying of pyrolysis gases in ethylene manufacturing

4A molecular sieve

4A molecular sieves work on the principle of surface adsorption. 4A molecular sieves are used in the following applications.
For the purification and generation of argon gas
To help purify catalyst regeneration gases
For the removal of carbon dioxide from cracked gas
Drying of liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas
Regeneration and drying of transformer oil
Drying and purification of ammonia and methane

5A molecular sieve

5A molecular sieves have higher crushing and adsorption capacity.5A molecular sieves are used in the following applications.
Packaging of pharmaceutical capsules and tablets
For lining of bulk container bags, food and sachets
Used as a laminate for foil
Helps to safely load, transport and store tablets and powders

13X Molecular Sieves

The 13X molecular sieve has a larger pore size than any Type A molecular sieve. 13X molecular sieves are used in the following applications.
Removal of mercaptans from liquefied petroleum gas
Refrigerant purification and solvent drying
Drying and desulfurization of LPG and natural gas
Helping to remove moisture and carbon dioxide from air
Assisting in the removal of oxidizers
Used in hydrogen purification systems
Helps preserve herbs and fruits
Helps dry and purify gases in NHS synthesis
Used in paraffin sweetening process

We also have carbon molecular sieve for sale. CMS takes the appearance of cylindrical black solid, contains countless 4 angstrom fine pores. It can be used to separate air into nitrogen and oxygen. In industry, CMS can concentrate nitrogen from air with PSA systems. 

YAMTOP oxygen lithum molecular sieve series are special used in PSA/VPSA system. They have good N2/O2 selectivity, good crush strength and low loss on attrition, which is cost-effective for concentrating oxygen from air. They are widely used in industrial/Medical oxygen concentrator in ozone production filed, Aquaculture field for fish farming,Waste water treatment field, medical oxygen market.

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