Description

Amberlite Strongly Acidic Cation Exchanger is a high-performance, macroreticular, sulfonated polystyrene-divinylbenzene resin designed for industrial-scale ion exchange processes. Its robust cross-linked structure provides exceptional chemical stability, high exchange capacity, and excellent physical durability, making it a critical component for purification and separation. This resin is essential for industries requiring reliable and efficient removal or recovery of cations from aqueous and non-aqueous streams, including water treatment, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and hydrometallurgy.

Application

• Industrial Water Demineralization & Softening: Primary workhorse for producing high-purity deionized (DI) water in power plants, boiler feed systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Chemical & Pharmaceutical Purification: Catalysis, decolorization, and purification of intermediates, sugars, organic acids, and amino acids.
• Hydrometallurgy & Metal Recovery: Selective recovery and concentration of valuable metal cations like copper, nickel, and rare earth elements from process leachates and waste streams.
• Sugar & Sweetener Processing: Decolorization, demineralization, and inversion in the refining of cane, beet, and corn sugars.
• Condensate Polishing: Removal of trace cationic impurities from steam condensate in high-pressure power generation systems.
• Wastewater Treatment: Heavy metal removal and resource recovery from industrial effluent to meet environmental discharge standards.
• Catalysis: Serving as a solid acid catalyst in various organic synthesis reactions, including esterification and alkylation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Amberlite Strongly Acidic Cation Exchanger
CAS No.	39288-70-5
Molecular Formula	(C8H8)n·(C10H10)m·SO3H (Polymer)
Molecular Weight	N/A (Cross-linked Polymer)
Synonyms	Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin; Sulfonated Polystyrene-DVB Resin; SAC Resin; Cation Exchanger, Strongly Acidic; Amberlite IR-120 (Plus); Dowex 50; Lewatit S 100; Purolite C100; Gel-Type Strong Acid Cation Resin; Macroreticular Strong Acid Cation Resin
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Quality Control

Our Amberlite Strongly Acidic Cation Exchanger is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested against rigorous internal specifications to ensure consistent performance, including parameters like total exchange capacity, moisture holding capacity, bead size distribution, and chemical stability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these key performance indicators 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 must not be allowed to freeze or dry out, as this can cause physical damage to the bead structure. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Spherical Beads (Brown/Yellow)
Ionic Form (as shipped)	Hydrogen (H+) / Sodium (Na+)
Total Exchange Capacity (min)	≥ 1.8 eq/L (H+ form)
Moisture Holding Capacity	45 - 55%
Particle Size Range	0.3 - 1.2 mm
Uniformity Coefficient (max)	≤ 1.7
Chemical Stability	Stable in acids, bases, and organic solvents
Maximum Operating Temperature	120°C (H+ form)

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