Description

Amberlite(R) IRC-50 is a weakly acidic, macroreticular cation exchange resin supplied in the hydrogen form. This product is essential for applications requiring selective adsorption and purification of cations, particularly in environments where high chemical and physical stability is paramount. It is a critical component for industries focused on water treatment, pharmaceutical purification, and metal recovery processes.

Application

• Water Demineralization & Softening: Used in mixed-bed or two-bed deionization systems to remove cations, including calcium and magnesium, from process water and boiler feed water.
• Pharmaceutical Purification: Employed in the purification and isolation of antibiotics, vitamins, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through ion exchange chromatography.
• Catalysis: Serves as a solid acid catalyst in various organic synthesis reactions, offering advantages of easy separation and reusability.
• Metal Separation & Recovery: Effective for the selective recovery of valuable or toxic metal ions, such as copper, nickel, or lead, from industrial waste streams and mining solutions.
• Sugar & Sweetener Processing: Utilized in the decolorization and demineralization of sugar syrups and high-fructose corn syrup to improve purity and color.
• Laboratory & Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a stationary phase for ion exchange chromatography in analytical and preparative-scale separations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Amberlite(R) IRC-50
CAS No.	9002-29-3
Molecular Formula	(C10H10O2)n
Molecular Weight	Polymeric Material
Synonyms	Poly(methacrylic acid) crosslinked with divinylbenzene; Weakly acidic cation exchange resin; Methacrylic acid-divinylbenzene copolymer; WAC resin; IRC-50; Amberlite IRC 50; Cation exchanger (weak acid); Poly(methacrylic acid-co-divinylbenzene)
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Quality Control

Our Amberlite IRC-50 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each lot undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent performance characteristics such as total exchange capacity, moisture holding capacity, particle size distribution, and uniformity coefficient. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. The resin should be kept moist and not allowed to dry out, as this can cause physical damage to the beads.

Specification

Item	Specification
Ionic Form	Hydrogen (H+)
Matrix	Crosslinked poly(methacrylic acid)
Functional Group	Carboxylic acid (-COOH)
Total Exchange Capacity	≥ 10 meq/g (dry H+ form)
Moisture Content	45 - 55%
Particle Size Range	0.3 - 1.2 mm
Uniformity Coefficient	≤ 1.7
Maximum Operating Temperature	120 °C
pH Range	4 - 14

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