About Activated Carbon

What is Carbon?

Coal, wood, coconut shells, peat, and lignite are natural raw materials rich in carbon. At JY Corporation, we primarily use coconut shells to produce high-performance, eco-friendly activated carbon.

What is Activated Carbon?

Steam Activation

At around 1000°C, steam reacts with the carbonized raw material, creating countless micropores on the carbon surface.

Chemical Activation

A chemical agent, such as phosphoric acid, is mixed with the raw material and then heat-treated to produce a uniformly porous structure.

The key characteristics of activated carbon include a large surface area, high adsorption capacity, and porous structure.

Large Surface Area

One gram of activated carbon has a surface area of 500–1500㎡, equivalent to 2 to 7 soccer fields.

Porous Structure

Contains pores of varying sizes, which are the key to its adsorption performance.

Excellent Adsorption Capacity

Through adsorption, molecules from gases or liquids diffuse into the pores and bind there, effectively removing impurities and contaminants.

Where Is Activated Carbon Used?

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Water Purification

Household filters, wastewater treatment, drinking water refinement

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Air Purification

Air purifiers, industrial gas removal, odor elimination

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Metal Recovery

Extraction and refinement of precious metals

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Chemical & Pharmaceutical

Purification, decolorization, antidotes

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Food Industry

Sugar refining, flavor removal

Its applications are also expanding in deodorization, decolorization, environmental protection, and energy storage.

Every industrial application has unique requirements. Choosing the right activated carbon for the specific use is essential for optimal performance.