Description

Amberlite IRC-86, H(+)-Form, Weakly Acidic, 20-50 Mesh is a high-capacity, macroporous weak acid cation exchange resin supplied in its hydrogen (H+) ionic form. This product is engineered for exceptional performance in applications requiring the selective removal of cations, particularly in environments with a high pH. It is an essential component for industrial water treatment, chemical purification, and metal recovery processes, offering reliable separation and high operational capacity.

Application

• Industrial Water Softening & Demineralization: Used in mixed-bed or two-bed deionization systems to remove calcium, magnesium, and other polyvalent cations from process water.
• Chemical & Pharmaceutical Purification: Employed for the decolorization, deashing, and purification of organic acids, antibiotics, amino acids, and other sensitive biochemicals.
• Metal Separation & Recovery: Effective in hydrometallurgical processes for the selective recovery of valuable metals like copper, nickel, and zinc from leach solutions or waste streams.
• Sugar & Sweetener Processing: Utilized in the decolorization and demineralization of sugar syrups, high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), and other sweetener solutions.
• Condensate Polishing: Applied in power plants to remove cationic impurities from boiler feedwater and condensate, protecting turbine systems from corrosion and scaling.
• Catalysis & Organic Synthesis: Serves as a solid acid catalyst or a reagent support in various esterification and hydrolysis reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Amberlite IRC-86, H(+)-Form, Weakly Acidic, 20-50 Mesh
CAS No.	211811-37-9
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Synonyms	Weak Acid Cation Exchange Resin; Poly(acrylic acid-co-divinylbenzene) resin; Acrylic acid-DVB copolymer; WAC resin; Cation exchanger, weakly acidic; Amberlite IRC86; Amberlite IRC 86 H+ form; IRC-86(H)
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Quality Control

Our Amberlite IRC-86 resin is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets critical performance parameters such as total exchange capacity, moisture holding capacity, particle size distribution, and uniformity coefficient. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at ambient temperature (15-25°C). The resin is supplied in a moist state and should not be allowed to dry out or freeze, as this can damage the polymer matrix and reduce performance. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Ionic Form	H+ (Hydrogen)
Functional Group	Carboxylic acid
Matrix Structure	Macroporous acrylic-DVB
Particle Size (Mesh)	20 - 50
Total Exchange Capacity (min.)	≥ 4.0 meq/mL (H+ form)
Moisture Holding Capacity	50 - 60%
Uniformity Coefficient (max.)	≤ 1.7
pH Range (Operating)	5 - 14
Maximum Operating Temperature	120 °C (248 °F)
Shipping Weight (approx.)	700 - 750 g/L

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.