Coal-based Activated Carbon

Granular and powdered activated carbon with iodine numbers of 800 and 1000 mg/g — for water purification, gold recovery (CIL/CIP), decolorization and gas treatment. Sourced from China's coal-based carbon production belt.

Iodine: 800 / 1000 mg/g 8x30 Mesh / 200 Mesh Powder GB/T 7701.2 / AWWA B604 MOQ: 1 Ton

Reference FOB price (iodine 800/1000 mg/g): US $700–1,100 /metric ton (FOB China port · final quote by iodine value, mesh size, quantity & market — get exact quote)

High Adsorption, Hard Particles, Honest Grades

Coal-based activated carbon offers the best balance of adsorption capacity, hardness and cost for water and gold applications. Granular carbon (8x30 mesh) fills fixed-bed filters for dechlorination, odor removal and final polishing in drinking water plants; powdered carbon (200 mesh) dosing handles seasonal taste, odor and algae events.

In gold mining — a major industry across Indonesia and Vietnam — our granular carbon serves CIL/CIP circuits with high hardness (≥90-95%) to resist attrition and gold loss. We supply two honest grades (Iodine 800 and 1000) with every batch COA-tested for iodine number, methylene blue and hardness — no grade blending, no spec games.

Technical Specifications

Parameter Iodine 800 Iodine 1000 Test Method
Iodine Number (mg/g)≥800≥1000GB/T 7702.7
Methylene Blue (mg/g)≥120≥150GB/T 7702.6
Moisture (%)≤5≤5GB/T 7702.1
Ash Content (%)≤15≤12GB/T 7702.15
Bulk Density (g/L)450-550450-550GB/T 7702.2
Hardness (%)≥90≥95GB/T 7702.3
pH Value7-117-11GB/T 7702.16
Particle Size8x30 mesh, 200 mesh powder, customizable—
AppearanceBlack Granular / PowderVisual
StandardGB/T 7701.2 / AWWA B604—

Where Our Activated Carbon Works

Water Purification

Dechlorination, odor and organics removal in municipal and industrial water filters.

Gold Recovery

High-hardness granular carbon for CIL/CIP gold mining circuits.

Decolorization

Powdered carbon for sugar, food and chemical decolorization processes.

Gas & Air Treatment

Solvent recovery, odor control and air purification media.

Packaging Options

25kg Kraft Paper Bag

3-layer kraft paper + PE inner liner

Loading: 40 bags/pallet, 20 pallets/20'FCL
Custom Label: Available

500-1000kg Jumbo Bag

PP woven with PE liner

Use: Bulk filter media refills
Safety Factor: 5:1

Shipping Information

Loading Ports: Qingdao / Shanghai / Lianyungang, China

Destination Ports: Ho Chi Minh, Haiphong (Vietnam) | Jakarta, Surabaya (Indonesia)

Delivery: 7-15 days after deposit | Payment: T/T 30/70, L/C at sight

Documents: COA, MSDS, Form E (ASEAN-China FTA), full export set

Activated Carbon — Common Questions

Iodine 800 or 1000 — which grade should I buy?
Iodine number tracks adsorption capacity for small molecules like chlorine and iodine-scale organics. For municipal dechlorination and general polishing, Iodine 800 is usually sufficient and more economical. For gold CIL/CIP circuits, organics-heavy water, or where vendors demand premium specs, Iodine 1000 earns its price. Tell us your application and we will recommend honestly — we will not upsell capacity you cannot use.
Is your carbon suitable for gold mining CIL/CIP?
Yes — our Iodine 1000 granular carbon (8x30 mesh) offers hardness ≥95% to minimize attrition losses in carbon-in-leach and carbon-in-pulp circuits, plus fast gold adsorption kinetics. We ship to gold mining regions in Indonesia regularly, with COA covering iodine, hardness and mesh distribution. Samples are available for adsorption testing with your ore solution.
Can I mix activated carbon with PAC/PAM in one order?
Absolutely — carbon is a natural add-on to the same container as PAC, PAM and PFS for water treatment customers. One supplier, one invoice, one customs document set for Vietnam or Indonesia import.
What is the reference price of coal-based activated carbon?
Reference FOB price is US $700–1,100 per metric ton (iodine 800/1000 mg/g) — final quote depends on iodine value and mesh size, order quantity and market. MOQ is 1 ton. We send a firm quote with COA, packing and freight options to your port within 48 hours.

Further reading: PAC vs PAM — how to choose the right flocculant

Request Activated Carbon Quote

Tell us your application (water filter, gold CIL/CIP, decolorization) and required grade — we respond within 2 hours during business hours.

Contact Information

Email

Address

Gongyi City, Henan Province, China

Business Hours

Mon - Sat: 8:30 - 18:00 (GMT+8)