Norit
Applications of Activated Carbon
MINERAL partners with NORIT®, a global leader in the activated carbon industry, and is its representative in Greece.
NORIT® has more than 100 years of history in the production and commercialization of activated carbon. It operates 10 state-of-the-art production plants in seven countries across three continents. The company is a global industry leader, and with its support, thousands of companies worldwide filter and improve their products.
Its production units are certified with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 2200 standards. The company is distinguished for the high quality of its products and services. With more than 400 types of activated carbon, it supplies over 100 countries worldwide.
What is Activated Carbon?
Activated carbon (activated charcoal) is a highly porous organic material. It has a large internal surface area and pore size, giving it the ability to adsorb a wide range of organic compounds in liquid or gaseous form. These include biocides, herbicides, chlorine compounds, solvents, and more.
It is produced either through a thermal activation process (steam activation) or through chemical activation (chemical activation). Various materials are used as substrates, such as charcoal, coconut carbon, bituminous coal, lignite, semi-anthracite, and others.
It is commercially available, typically in three forms: powder (powder-PAC), granular (granular-GAC), and extruded/pellet. There is also a large number of different types, such as simple, impregnated, and more. The degree of its adsorptive capacity is determined by the origin of the raw material, as well as the activation process.
Potable Water
Potable water (or drinking water) is produced in municipal water treatment plants from surface water or groundwater. In these natural water sources, organic contaminants are presents. They can cause taste and odor problems, and/or can be harmful to human health: either directly, or as precursors in the formation of disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Adsorption of many organic contaminants by activated carbon has proven to be the most effective and cost-efficient technology.
Food and Beverage Industries
Purification of (ingredients for) foods and beverages has always been a core focus for NORIT® activated carbon. Indeed, we serve a vast array of applications in food and beverage industries.
Biogas production
Biogas and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) produced from landfills and anaerobic digestion are growing in importance as a sustainable, eco-friendly source of energy for direct use, power generation, pipeline injection and vehicle fuel.
Pharmaceutical industry
Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
NORIT® activated carbons have been used by the global pharma industry for decades to purify APIs, nutraceuticals, and intermediates. Our products provide high adsorption capacity for removing impurities such as side products, odors, discolorations, proteins, and metals from catalyst residues.
Chemicals and catalysts
NORIT® activated carbons play multiple roles in the chemical industry. Our products are used to purify a vast array of chemicals, and are also used as catalyst support and even as catalytic substance itself.
Gas and air purification
Purification of air and gases has always been a focus area for NORIT®. Based on our extensive product portfolio of (mostly) extruded activated carbon grades, we supply for many applications in various industries.
Air purification
Air purification is a standard long-term application for NORIT®. Removal of a variety of impurities from industrial exhaust flow, indoor air, or climate control units are needed to protect people and the environment.
Oil and gas
Oil refineries, natural gas producers and related industries use a multitude of NORIT® activated carbon products. Our well-proven grades purify various hydrocarbon streams, resulting in high quality products. NORIT® activated carbons also purify process chemicals before their re-use, making them more efficient and reducing costs.
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