Typical Physical & Chemical Characteristics

Polymer Matrix Structure

Macroporous Polystyrene with DVB

Functional Group

Type I Quaternary Ammonium

Ionic Form, as shipped

Chloride (Cl^-)

Physical Form And Appearance

Spherical Beads

Sphericity

95% min.

Screen Size Range
--- U.S. Standard Screen

16-50 mesh, wet

Particle Size Range

+1.2 mm < 5%, -0.3 mm < 1%

Uniformity Coefficient

1.6 max.

Water Retention, Cl^- form

60-70%

Swelling Cl^- → OH^-

20-30%

Shipping Weight, Cl^- form

660-720 g/l (43 lbs/cu.ft, approx.)

Total Exchange Capacity, Cl^- form

1.00 eq/l min.

pH Range

0-14

Temp. Limit

100ºC (215ºF) max.(Cl^- form)
65ºC (150ºF) max.(OH^- form)