BASF F200 activated alumina, also written F-200, is the BASF-manufactured desiccant sphere for compressed air drying and for gas and liquid dehydration. Its uniform sphere size, high crush strength, low abrasion, and high surface area support efficient bed loading, controlled pressure drop, reduced dust generation, and cyclic adsorption service. Interra Global supplies BASF F200 in 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 inch nominal sphere sizes.
Chemical Formula: Al₂O₃ · nH₂O
TYPICAL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
- Al₂O₃, 92.7 wt%
- SiO₂, 0.02 wt%
- Fe₂O₃, 0.02 wt%
- Na₂O, 0.30 wt%
- Loss on ignition (250 to 1100°C), 7.0 wt%
BASF F200 PRODUCT BENEFITS
Uniform sphere size
BASF F200’s uniform size and sphericity help limit adsorbent segregation during pneumatic loading. More consistent bed loading can reduce channeling and support effective use of the adsorption tower.
High crush strength
High crush strength allows rapid pneumatic loading and supports use in taller adsorption beds. BASF also identifies F200 as resistant to amine attack and suitable for drying certain acid-containing gases and liquids, including carbon-dioxide-containing streams.
Low abrasion and dust generation
F200 has a typical abrasion loss of 0.1 weight percent across the listed particle sizes. Low abrasion helps limit dust during transportation, loading, and operation, reducing the risk of pressure-drop increases and downstream valve or filter plugging.
High water-adsorption capacity
F200 combines high surface area with a tailored pore structure to support dynamic water adsorption. With suitable tower design and effective regeneration, it can support low-moisture outlet and dew-point requirements.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:
- Liquid and gas drying
- Compressed air drying
- Thermally regenerated gas dehydration
- Pressure-swing adsorption
- Acid removal from oils and refrigerants
- Removal of residual halides and water
- Process-stream purification
- Adsorption of water, alcohol, TBC, and heavy-metal ions from hydrocarbons
- Hydrocarbon adsorption under appropriate operating conditions
SIZES AND PACKAGING
- BASF F200, 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) spheres
- BASF F200, 3/16 inch (4.7 mm) spheres
- BASF F200, 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) spheres
BASF F200 ships in 50 lb (22.7 kg) bags, 375 lb (170 kg) steel drums, and 2,000 lb (907 kg) super sacks. Interra Global supplies BASF activated alumina in the F200 grade by the bag, drum, or super sack and quotes other container sizes on request. Sizing and changeout questions are answered when a buyer asks.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What is BASF F200?
BASF F200 is a smooth, spherical activated alumina manufactured by BASF for drying liquids and gases and for selected purification and adsorption applications.
What sizes of BASF F200 does Interra Global supply?
Interra Global supplies the 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 inch nominal sphere sizes. Availability is confirmed at quotation.
Is BASF F200 used for compressed air drying?
Yes. BASF identifies F200 for compressed air drying and for gas dehydration in thermally regenerated and pressure-swing adsorption systems.
What affects BASF F200 adsorption performance?
Performance depends on factors including process pressure, adsorbate concentration, molecular weight, temperature, competing molecules, bed design, and regeneration effectiveness.
Is BASF F200 suitable for liquid dehydration?
Yes. BASF recommends its smaller spheres for liquid dehydration and other mass-transfer-limited adsorption applications; of the sizes Interra Global supplies, that is the 1/8 inch sphere.
Does Interra Global supply an alternative to BASF F200?
Interra Global also supplies aSORB Activated Alumina for customers whose requirements are performance-based rather than restricted to the BASF product. Interchangeability is evaluated against particle size, physical properties, operating conditions, equipment design, and qualification requirements.
What is the bulk density of BASF F200?
BASF lists a packed bulk density of 48 lb/ft³ (769 kg/m³) for F200 in each of the 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 inch sizes.