RP inert ceramic balls are widely used as catalyst and adsorbent bed support material in refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries, with unmatched shock strength, thermal resistance and crush strength.
Available sizes: 1.5mm, 3mm, 6mm, 10mm, 13mm,16mm, 19mm, 25mm, 30mm, 38mm, 50mm, 75mm
SPECIFICATION
Chemical composition | |||
RP-19 |
RP-99 |
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Property | Unit | Value | Value |
Si02 | % | 70-74 | ≤0.2 |
Al2O3 | % | 18-22 | ≥99.0 |
SiO2+Al2O3 | % | ≥92 | — |
Fe2O3 | % | ≤1.5 | ≤0.05 |
CaO | % | ≤0.6 | ≤0.1 |
TiO2 | % | ≤0.2 | ≤0.05 |
MgO | % | ≤0.76 | ≤0.05 |
K2O | % | ≤3.2 | ≤0.05 |
Na2O | % | ≤1 | ≤0.2 |
Leachable Iron | % | Less than 0.03 | — |
Physical properties | |||
Property | Unit | Value | Value |
Void factor | % | 40 | 40 |
Water absorption | wt. % | ≤1 | ≤3 |
Hardness | Mohs | ≥7 | ≥8 |
Particle density | gm/cc | 2.3-2.4 | 3.56 |
Bulk density | kg/m³ | 1380-1400 | 2000-2200 |
Maximum operation temperature | °C | 980 | 1800 |
Acid resistance | % | 99.6 | — |
Alkali resistance | % | 85 | — |
Crush Strength
Size, mm (inch) | Unit | Value | Value |
3mm (1/8") | lbs(kg) | ≥88 (40) | ≥200 (90) |
6mm (1/4") | lbs(kg) | ≥180 (82) | ≥450 (205) |
10mm (3/8") | lbs(kg) | ≥330 (150) | ≥880 (400) |
13mm(1/2") | lbs(kg) | ≥600 (273) | ≥1870 (850) |
19mm(3/4") | lbs(kg) | ≥1320 (600) | ≥3520 (1600) |
25mm(1") | lbs(kg) | ≥2200 (1000) | ≥5500 (2500) |
30mm(1-1/4") | lbs(kg) | ≥2200 (1000) | ≥5500 (2500) |
38mm(1-1/2") | lbs(kg) | ≥2600 (1182) | ≥6600 (3000) |
50mm (2") | Ibs(kg) | ≥3000 (1362) | ≥8800 (4000) |
Typical Application:
Refinery Industry:
Ammonia Plants:
Petrochemical Industry:
Gas Processing Industry:
Industrial Gas Processing Industry:
Acid Production:
Package
25kg PP bags; 1MT PP super sacks; 1CF Carton Box; 150L/200L steel drums; etc