BASF F200's 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 currently offers BASF F200 in 1/8-inch, 3/16-inch, and 1/4-inch nominal sphere sizes.
Chemical Formula: Al₂O₃ · nH₂O
| Component | Typical wt.% |
|---|
| Al₂O₃ | 92.7 |
| SiO₂ | 0.02 |
| Fe₂O₃ | 0.02 |
| Na₂O | 0.30 |
| Loss on ignition, 250–1100°C | 7.0 |
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
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 currently lists 1/8-inch, 3/16-inch, and 1/4-inch nominal sphere sizes. Availability should be confirmed when requesting a quotation.
Is BASF F200 used for compressed-air drying?
Yes. BASF identifies F200 for compressed-air drying and for gas dehydration using 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 the 1/8-inch and smaller 7 × 14 mesh products for liquid dehydration and other mass-transfer-limited adsorption applications.
Does Interra supply an alternative to BASF F200?
Interra also supplies aSORB Activated Alumina for customers whose requirements are performance-based rather than restricted to the BASF product. Product interchangeability should be evaluated against particle size, physical properties, operating conditions, equipment design, and qualification requirements