Typical Physical and Chemical Characteristics:
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Polymer Structure
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Gel polystyrene crosslinked with DVB
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Appearance
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Amber, clear spherical beads
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Functional Group
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Sulfonic acid
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Ionic Form as Shipped
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Na+
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Total Capacity (min.)
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2.0 eq/l (43.7 Kgr/ft3) (Na+ form)
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Moisture Retention
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44 - 48 % (Na+ form)
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Particle Size Range
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300 - 1200 µm
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<300 µm (max.)
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1 %
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Uniformity Coefficient (max.)
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1.7
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Reversible Swelling, Na+ → H+ (max.)
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8 %
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Specific Gravity
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1.29 (Na+ form)
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Shipping Weight (approx.)
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800 - 840 g/l (49.9 - 52.4 lb/ft3)
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Temperature Limit
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120°C (250 °F)
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