Charcoal/carbon activated filters

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The discussion centers on the functioning of carbon activated filters, specifically the adsorption process involved. Users seek resources to understand whether this process is physical or chemical and request experimental data to support their learning. The term "adsorption" is highlighted as the key concept for understanding the interaction between carbon filters and contaminants. For further exploration, users are encouraged to consult the Wikipedia page on adsorption for foundational knowledge.

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Hi PF, can someone suggest me any books/sources to learn how carbon activated filters work. I'm curious about the absorption process: is it physical or chemical? where can I find some experimental data?

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Ric
 
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dRic2 said:
I'm curious about the absorption process: is it physical or chemical? where can I find some experimental data?

The term for the process you wish to understand is adsorption. see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adsorption
 
Sorry, I know the difference, I just made a mistake in translating.
 

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