Coconut Shell
Activated Carbon

High-hardness microporous adsorbent engineered for gold recovery and high-purity water filtration.

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Superior Hardness

The Standard for
High-Efficiency Adsorption

Coconut Shell Activated Carbon is recognized globally as the highest quality adsorbent media. Manufactured from the shells of selected coconuts, the carbon undergoes high-temperature steam activation to create a dense, microporous structure.

This specific microporosity is unmatched for removing low-molecular weight contaminants, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and chlorine. Its extreme mechanical hardness ensures minimal attrition loss, making it the preferred choice for carbon-in-leach (CIL) circuits in gold mining.

99.9% Gold Recovery

High-hardness CIL/CIP grades

Pure Water Tech

Zero-odor filtration

Coconut Shell Processing
1350

Iodine Value (mg/g)

Available Formats

Strategic Grading For
Precision Applications

Granular

Granular (GAC)

The most widely used format for liquid phase applications. Our granular coconut carbon is crushed and screened to precise mesh sizes (4x8, 8x30, 12x40) to ensure predictable pressure drop and adsorption kinetics.

  • Gold Recovery (CIL/CIP)
  • Potable Water Treatment
  • Industrial Wastewater
Pellets

Pelletized (CTC)

Machine-extruded cylindrical pellets (2mm, 3mm, 4mm) designed for gas-phase filtration. These offer the highest mechanical strength and the lowest pressure drop for high-velocity air streams.

  • Solvent Vapor Recovery
  • Biogas Purification
  • Industrial HVAC Systems
Powdered

Powdered (PAC)

Finely milled carbon particles (under 80-200 mesh) specifically for batch process dosing. PAC provides the fastest adsorption rates due to its massive external surface area per unit volume.

  • Pharma Purification (USP)
  • Food & Beverage Refining
  • Large Scale Decolorization
Technical Data

Standard Specification Matrix

Smart Well Fluid coconut carbon is produced under strict ISO 9001:2015 controls to ensure every ton meets your engineering thresholds.

Custom Mesh Sizes Available

4x8, 8x16, 8x30, 12x40 and custom powders.

Parameter High Grade Value Standard Grade Value
Iodine Number 1100 – 1350 mg/g 900 – 1100 mg/g
Hardness Number 98 – 99% 95% Min
Ball Pan Hardness 99% Typical 97% Min
Ash Content ≤ 3.0% ≤ 5.0%
Apparent Density 0.48 – 0.52 g/cc 0.45 – 0.50 g/cc
Moisture ≤ 5% Max ≤ 5% Max
Material Properties

Designed for
Extreme Industrial Environments

Ultra-High Iodine

Surface areas exceeding 1100 m²/g allow for the capture of trace contaminants that other media miss.

Superior Attrition Resistance

Dense internal structure resists breakdown during backwashing or gold ore slurry transport.

Low Dust Emission

Triple-washed grades ensure immediate clean water output in point-of-use (POU) filtration systems.

Direct Manufacturing Capacity

Bulk supply available in 25kg, 50kg, and 500kg Jumbo bags with direct port dispatch from India.

Global Deployment

Sector Application Matrix

Drinking Water

Removing chlorine, VOCs, and improving taste and odor in municipal systems.

Gold Recovery

Optimized for CIL/CIP circuits with high adsorption rates and low attrition.

Air Purification

Highly effective for VOC removal and air emissions control.

Petrochemicals

Catalyst support and removal of trace organics in refining processes.

Expert FAQ

Technical Adsorption
Guidance

Choosing the right mesh size and iodine value is critical for your recovery efficiency. Consult with our technical team today.

Technical Support

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In CIL/CIP circuits, carbon is constantly agitated in an abrasive ore slurry. If the carbon is not hard enough, it breaks down into "fines" which pass through screens, resulting in significant gold loss. Our carbon has a 99% hardness rating to prevent this.

For municipal and residential water treatment, an iodine value of 900 to 1100 mg/g is standard, providing a balanced cost-to-performance ratio for general organic removal and dechlorination.

Yes, as a global exporter, we ensure all our exports to European markets comply with REACH regulations and are certified for industrial use across the EU.

Direct Indian Manufacturers & Exporters of Coconut Activated Carbon

Coconut shell activated carbon remains the gold standard for high-purity applications. Manufactured from the dense shells of Indian coconut varieties, this carbon possesses a unique micro-porous geometry that cannot be replicated with coal or birch feedstock. The high density and mechanical strength make it ideal for thermal reactivation, allowing industrial users to reuse the media multiple times in high-flow water treatment and gas phase applications.

Smart Well Fluid operates state-of-the-art rotary kilns in India, ensuring that our coconut carbon is activated with uniform heat and steam pressure. This consistency translates to predictable pressure drops and adsorption kinetics for our clients in the gold mining, petrochemical, and FMCG sectors worldwide. Whether you require standard 12x40 mesh or custom gold-grade 6x12 carbon, our facility delivers the purity and performance your infrastructure demands.