
Gel Type Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin
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| Total Capacity (min.) | Na+ | 1.90 eq/l |
| Total Capacity (min.) | Na+ | 41.48 kGr/ft3 |
| Moisture Retention | Na+ | 46-50 % |
| Mean Size Typical | 0.60-0.85 mm | |
| Uniformity Coefficient (max.) | 1.70 | |
| Reversible Swelling (max.) | Na+ → H+ | 10 % |
| Reversible Swelling (max.) | Ca2+ → Na+ | 8 % |
| Specific Gravity | 1.27 g/ml | |
| Shipping Weight (approx.) | 800-840 g/l | |
| Shipping Weight (approx.) | 50-52.5 lbs/ft3 | |
| Temp Limit | H+ | 120 °C |
| Temp Limit | H+ | 250 °F |
| Temp Limit | Na+ | 140 °C |
| Temp Limit | Na+ | 285 °F |
| pH Limits | 0-14 |
Softening resins, or for that matter all ion exchange resins, life is reduced by Chlorine in the feed water. Resin life was discussed in detail in PURONEWS - Volume 1 Issue 5 - May 2001. Standard resins such as PUROLITE C100 or C100E can withstand a Chlorine residual of 0.2 - 0.5 without a drastic life reduction. At levels of 1 ppm or higher the life will be significantly shortened. Each 1 ppm of Chlorine, on a continuous basis, will reduce resin life by one half. Softening resins should have a life of 10 years or more on Chlorine free water. We have seen life of over 30 years in many cases. If you have a high Chlorine residual in the feed water it is best to remove the Chlorine. Second best is to use a softening resin that has a higher DVB crosslinking.
The primary cause of reduced life on Chlorine bearing waters is the Chlorine attacks the DVB crosslinking in resin. Where standard softening resins have an 8% DVB crosslinking these resins have from 10% to as much as 20% DVB crosslinking. More DVB means longer resin life.
NOTE: C100E is food grade resin and made in the USA. C100LT is not food grade and is made in China.