| Silica Gel | Desiccant Bags | Requirements | Molecular Sieves | Activated Alumina | Humidity Indicator Cards | Aluminum Air Dryers
| Molecular Sieves Type 3A | Molecular Sieves Type 4A | Molecular Sieves Type 5A | Molecular Sieves Type 13X | Indicating Molecular Sieves (Blue)
Molecular Sieves Type 5A are crystalline metal aluminosilicates having an effective pore opening of 5 angstroms. Type 5A are the calcium form of the Type A crystal structure.
Property Name | Property Value |
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Mean Particle Diameters | 4 x 8 (4mm) and 8 x 12 (2mm) |
Nominal Pore Size | 5 Angstroms |
Bulk Density | 41 - 42 Lbs/Ft3 |
Average Crushing Strength Under Increasing Pressure (Lb) 4 x 8 mesh 8 x 12 mesh | 15 7 |
Equilibrium Water Capacity (theoretical) | 21.7% wt. |
Water Content (as shipped) | 1.5% wt. (max.) |
Heat of Adsorption (max) | 1,800 Btu/lb H2O |
Specific Heat (approx) | 0.23 Btu/lb/oF |
Recommended Temp. of Regeneration (oF) | 250 - 600 |
Type 5A Molecular Sieves are delivered in drums containing 150 lbs and 300 lbs net of product.
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