13X Molecular Sieve Manufacturer Wholesale Supplier
Molecular Sieve 13X is the sodium form of type X zeolite. It has an effective pore opening of approximately 10 Å and a strong adsorption capacity for water, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and other polar molecules.
| Product information | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | Molecular Sieve 13X |
| CAS No. | 63231-69-6 |
| HS Code | 3824999999 |
| Appearance | White powder, extruded pellets or spherical beads |
| Available forms | Powder, extrudates and beads |
| Main functions | Dehydration, CO₂ removal, purification and gas separation |
Table of Contents
13X Molecular Sieve Available Product Forms
HONREL supplies three forms to meet different production and adsorption requirements.
13X Molecular Sieve Powder
Our 13X powder is supplied for the manufacture of formed adsorbents, catalysts and related industrial formulations.
Available grades include first-class and qualified products.
| Property | First-class Product | Qualified Product |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder, no mechanical impurities | White powder, no mechanical impurities |
| Static water adsorption | ≥32.5% | ≥32.0% |
| Static CO₂ adsorption at 0°C | ≥27.5% | ≥26.5% |
| Static CO₂ adsorption at 25°C | ≥23.5% | ≥22.5% |
| Packaged-product moisture | ≤22.5% | ≤23.0% |
| pH | ≤11.0 | ≤11.0 |
| Residue on 0.045 mm sieve | ≤0.5% | ≤0.5% |
| Tap density | ≥0.60 g/mL | ≥0.60 g/mL |
Static water adsorption is tested at 35°C ±1°C and 75% relative humidity for 24 hours.
Extruded 13X Molecular Sieve
HONREL extruded 13X is available in two diameters:
- d 1.5–1.7 mm
- d 3.0–3.3 mm
These products are suitable for fixed-bed gas drying and purification systems requiring controlled particle size, low attrition and reliable mechanical strength.
| Property | d 1.5–1.7 mm | d 3.0–3.3 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Static water adsorption, first class | ≥26.0% | ≥26.0% |
| Static water adsorption, qualified | ≥24.0% | ≥24.0% |
| Static CO₂ adsorption at 0°C, first class | ≥19.0% | ≥19.0% |
| Static CO₂ adsorption at 25°C, first class | ≥17.5% | ≥17.5% |
| Crushing strength, first class | ≥30 N/strip | ≥45 N/strip |
| Attrition rate, first class | ≤0.10% | ≤0.20% |
| Loose bulk density, first class | ≥0.61 g/mL | ≥0.61 g/mL |
| Rated-length compliance, first class | ≥95.0% | ≥95.0% |
| Packaged-product moisture | ≤1.5% | ≤1.5% |
Spherical 13X Molecular Sieve
Our spherical 13X molecular sieve is available in:
- d 1.6–2.5 mm
- d 3.0–5.0 mm
The uniform beads support stable gas distribution and repeated adsorption–regeneration cycles in PSA and TSA systems.
| Property | d 1.6–2.5 mm | d 3.0–5.0 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Static water adsorption, first class | ≥26.0% | ≥26.0% |
| Static water adsorption, qualified | ≥24.0% | ≥24.0% |
| Static CO₂ adsorption at 0°C, first class | ≥20.0% | ≥20.0% |
| Static CO₂ adsorption at 25°C, first class | ≥18.5% | ≥18.5% |
| Crushing strength, first class | ≥30 N/particle | ≥85 N/particle |
| Attrition rate, first class | ≤0.10% | ≤0.10% |
| Particle-size compliance, first class | ≥98.0% | ≥98.0% |
| Loose bulk density, first class | ≥0.64 g/mL | ≥0.64 g/mL |
| Packaged-product moisture | ≤1.5% | ≤1.5% |
Where HONREL 13X Molecular Sieve Is Used
Cryogenic Air Separation
HONREL 13X removes residual water and CO₂ from compressed air before it enters the cold box.
This helps prevent:
- Ice formation
- CO₂ freeze-out
- Heat-exchanger blockage
- Rising pressure drop
- Premature shutdowns
Extruded pellets and spherical beads are available for air pre-purification units.
PSA and VPSA Oxygen Generation
13X selectively adsorbs nitrogen from compressed air, allowing oxygen-enriched gas to pass through the bed.
Our smaller beads and extrudates are suitable for adsorption systems requiring rapid mass transfer and frequent pressure cycles.
Natural Gas and LNG Purification
HONREL 13X is supplied for:
- Natural gas dehydration
- CO₂ removal
- LNG feed purification
- NGL feed treatment
- COS and trace impurity adsorption
- Light hydrocarbon gas drying
Deep purification protects low-temperature equipment from ice, hydrates and CO₂ deposits.
Hydrogen Purification
Our 13X molecular sieve can be used in layered PSA beds to remove water and CO₂ from hydrogen-rich process gas.
Typical settings include:
- Refinery hydrogen recovery
- Steam reformer hydrogen purification
- Ammonia purge-gas recovery
- Methanol purge-gas treatment
- Petrochemical hydrogen systems
CO₂ Removal
HONREL 13X provides strong static CO₂ adsorption for:
- Natural gas purification
- Biogas upgrading
- Industrial gas treatment
- Air pre-purification
- PSA, VSA and TSA systems
Powder grades provide static CO₂ adsorption of up to ≥27.5% at 0°C, while shaped products are available for direct loading into industrial vessels.
Refinery Gas and LPG Purification
13X can adsorb water, selected sulfur compounds and other impurities from refinery gas, LPG and light hydrocarbon streams.
It is suitable for:
- Heavy mercaptan removal
- Refinery gas drying
- LPG purification
- Petrochemical feed treatment
- Industrial gas polishing
Why Choose HONREL?
HONREL is both a 13X molecular sieve manufacturer and a global supplier.
We provide:
- 13X powder, extrudates and spherical beads
- Multiple particle sizes
- First-class and qualified grades
- Defined water and CO₂ adsorption values
- Low-attrition products
- Controlled crushing strength
- Consistent bulk density
- Moisture-resistant export packaging
- COA, TDS and SDS documentation
- International shipping support
Our product range covers both raw material supply and shaped adsorbents ready for industrial loading.
Product Selection Support
HONREL can recommend a suitable form and particle size based on:
- Target adsorbate
- Gas or liquid composition
- Inlet contaminant concentration
- Required outlet specification
- Flow rate
- Operating temperature
- Pressure
- Regeneration method
- Adsorption cycle
- Vessel dimensions
Smaller particles are available for faster mass transfer. Larger beads and extrudates are supplied for systems that require lower pressure drop and higher individual particle strength.
Packaging and Supply
Molecular sieve 13X readily adsorbs moisture from the air. HONREL uses sealed packaging to protect adsorption capacity during storage and international transport.
Store the product in a dry warehouse and keep the original package closed until loading.
Order Molecular Sieve 13X from HONREL
HONREL supplies Molecular Sieve 13X for air separation, natural gas, hydrogen, oxygen generation, CO₂ removal and petrochemical processing.
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