Active Bed Support | BASF Catalysts

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Uniform spheres of activated alumina

BASF Active Bed Supports (ABS) are uniform spheres of activated alumina produced by BASF's unique manufacturing process. Their primary use is for top and bottom bed support in adsorption units. The product can also be used in catalytic application where activated alumina is beneficial to the process.

Surface Area, m2/g

1/2" (12.7mm) - 280

3/8" (9.5mm) - 300

1/4" (6.4mm) - 320

1/8" (3.2mm) - 340

Total Pore Volume, cc/g

1/2" (12.7mm) - 0.5

3/8" (9.5mm) - 0.5

1/4" (6.4mm) - 0.5

1/8" (3.2mm) - 0.5

Abrasion Loss, wt%

1/2" (12.7mm) - 0.15

3/8" (9.5mm) - 0.10

1/4" (6.4mm) - 0.10

1/8" (3.2mm) - 0.10

Bulk Density, lbs/ft3 (kg/m3)

1/2" (12.7mm) - 45 (720)

3/8" (9.5mm) - 46 (740)

1/4" (6.4mm) - 48 (770)

1/8" (3.2mm) - 48 (770)

Crush Strength, lbs (kg)

1/2" (12.7mm) - 150 (68)

3/8" (9.5mm) - 100 (45)

1/4" (6.4mm) - 70 (32)

1/8" (3.2mm) - 30 (14)

Alumina XRD phase

Amorphous, chi and gamma

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BASF's Catalysts division is the world's leading supplier of environmental and process catalysts. The group offers exceptional expertise in the development of technologies that protect the air we breathe, produce the fuels that power our world and ensure efficient production of a wide variety of chemicals, plastics and other products, including advanced battery materials. By leveraging our industry-leading R&D platforms, passion for innovation and deep knowledge of precious and base metals, BASF's Catalysts division develops unique, proprietary solutions that drive customer success.