What is the use of activated carbon in water purification?
Before learning what activated carbon is, it is necessary to clarify the concept of this material. Activated carbon is also known as Activated Carbon, with the composition of the elements: Carbon (88%), Oxygen (7%), Hydrogen (0.5%), Nitro (0.5%) and Sulfur. (1%). Activated carbon has high porosity with many voids and cracks in the structure. Therefore, activated carbon has the ability to absorb and remove bacteria quite well.
Currently, people can easily create activated carbon by burning wood, coal, bamboo, etc. at temperatures from 600℃ to 900℃ in anaerobic conditions. Activated carbon is divided into 5 main types: powder (amorphous), granular, tablet, sheet and tube.
