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Activated Carbon Sourcing Guide: Water Treatment, Air Filtration & Gold Recovery

Activated Carbon Sourcing Guide: Water Treatment, Air Filtration & Gold Recovery

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ยท 21 June 2026 ยท 2 min read ยท 1 views

Activated carbon is one of the most versatile industrial adsorbents. Applications span municipal water treatment through industrial off-gas removal to gold recovery in mining. India is a leading global source, particularly for coconut-shell activated carbon.

By Application

  • Municipal water treatment โ€” GAC 12x40 mesh, iodine 900+
  • Industrial waste-water โ€” Coal-based GAC 8x30 mesh
  • Air/gas phase โ€” Pelletized (4mm), for VOC removal
  • Gold recovery (CIP/CIL) โ€” Coconut shell 6x12 mesh, iodine 1100+
  • Pharmaceutical decolourisation โ€” Wood-based PAC, 200 mesh
  • Sugar refining โ€” Wood-based PAC

Key Specifications by Use Case

  • Iodine number (adsorption capacity indicator)
  • Mesh size distribution
  • Hardness/ball pan (durability under back-wash)
  • Bulk density
  • Ash content
  • Moisture content

MOQ & Pricing

  • Standard MOQ: 1 x 20ft container (18โ€“22 MT)
  • Pricing: $1200โ€“2400/MT FOB depending on iodine, grade, form
  • Premium grades (impregnated): $3000+/MT

Certifications

  • NSF/ANSI 61 for potable water contact
  • ISO 9001 quality management
  • Halal, Kosher available
  • REACH compliance for EU

About Blueridge Trade LLP

Blueridge Trade LLP operates a dual business model. Our textile division is a direct manufacturer โ€” we own and operate the production of our cashmere, Merino wool, silk, organic cotton, and blended fabric programmes, controlling quality from fibre sourcing through finishing. This vertical integration is what allows us to guarantee Grade A specifications and offer competitive private-label terms to international brands.

Beyond textiles, we operate as a trading and sourcing partner for industrial commodities (copper, aluminium, zinc, tin, tungsten scrap, activated carbon), botanicals and spices, export-grade packaging, and consumables. In these categories we leverage a vetted network of Indian producers rather than manufacturing in-house โ€” giving international buyers a single consolidated point of contact for both textile manufacturing and broader Indian sourcing requirements.

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