Description

Amberlyst Xn-1010 Ion Exchange Resin is a strongly acidic, macroreticular cation exchange resin based on a styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer matrix in the hydrogen (H+) form. This robust catalyst and purification medium is engineered for demanding industrial processes, offering high thermal stability, excellent physical strength, and consistent performance. It is essential for chemical synthesis, water treatment, and purification applications where reliable acid catalysis or cation removal is required. The product is supplied as moist, spherical beads to ensure optimal handling and immediate usability.

Application

• Esterification and Transesterification Reactions: Acts as a heterogeneous acid catalyst for the production of esters, biodiesel, and other fine chemicals.
• Hydration and Dehydration Processes: Catalyzes key industrial reactions such as the hydration of olefins or the dehydration of alcohols.
• Water Demineralization & Softening: Used in ion exchange columns to remove calcium, magnesium, and other cationic impurities from process water and boiler feed water.
• Sugar & Sweetener Inversion: Catalyzes the inversion of sucrose in the food and beverage industry.
• Chemical Purification: Effective for the removal of metal cations or basic impurities from organic streams and reaction mixtures.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed as a solid acid catalyst in the synthesis of various drug intermediates, offering easy separation and reduced waste.
• Condensation Reactions: Facilitates acid-catalyzed condensation reactions, such as the synthesis of bisphenol-A.
• Recovery of Precious Metals: Used in selective adsorption and recovery processes for metals from industrial effluents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Amberlyst Xn-1010 Ion Exchange Resin
CAS No.	54991-00-3
Molecular Formula	(C8H8·C10H10)n·SO3H
Molecular Weight	N/A (Polymeric Material)
Synonyms	Strongly Acidic Cation Exchange Resin; Polystyrene Sulfonic Acid Resin; Sulfonated Styrene-Divinylbenzene Copolymer; Amberlyst 15 (related grade); Dowex 50 (related grade); Lewatit S 100 (related grade); Purolite CT (related grade); Cation Exchange Resin (H+ form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Amberlyst Xn-1010 resin is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Each lot is tested for key parameters including total exchange capacity, moisture holding capacity, bead size distribution, and physical stability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these specifications are available upon request. Our quality management system supports compliance with relevant industrial standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at ambient temperature (15-25°C). Keep the original container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture uptake and maintain catalytic activity. Do not allow the resin to freeze or dry out completely.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Opaque, spherical beads
Ionic Form	Hydrogen (H+)
Matrix	Styrene-Divinylbenzene copolymer
Functional Group	Sulfonic acid (-SO3H)
Total Exchange Capacity	≥ 4.7 meq/g (dry H+ form)
Moisture Holding Capacity	50 - 60%
Particle Size Range	300 - 1200 µm
Uniformity Coefficient	≤ 1.7
Maximum Operating Temperature	120 °C
pH Range	0 - 14
True Density	~1.3 g/mL

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