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13X Molecular sieve is a sodium form of type X crystal and has
a larger pore opening than type 4A molecular sieve. 13X adsorbs
molecules with a kinetic diameter of less than 9 Angstrom (0.9nm)
and excludes larger molecules.
3A Molecular Sieve Typical Chemical Formula
- Silicon Dioxide: < 60 %
- Aluminum Oxide: < 40 %
- Sodium Oxide: < 20 %
- Magnesium Oxide: < 5 %
3A Molecular Sieve Applications
- Oxygen generators: medical or bulk Oxygen production
- 13X molecualr sieve traps CO2 and moisture
- Compressed air drying
13X Molecular Sieve Regeneration
13X Molecular Sieve is regenerated by purge air in desiccant air
dryers. Purge air temperature must be atleast 250°C - 300°C
to regenerate the sieve. 13X molecular sieve can maintain dewpoints
below -100°F.
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References:
Desiccant
Desiccant Molecular Sieve
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