DOWEX™ OPTIPORE™ L493

A general purpose polymeric adsorbent for the concentration of a wide variety of chlorinated and organic solvents from water.

Product Name Type Matrix
DOWEX OPTIPORE L493 Adsorbent Styrene-DVB, Macroporous


Typical Physical and Chemical Properties Units
Physical Form Orange to Brown Spheres
Typical Surface Area m2/g >1100
Average Pore Diameter Angstrom 46
Pore Volume cc/g 1.16
Water Retention Capacity % 50 - 65
Particle Size Distribution mesh 20 - 50
Shipping Weight** g/cc 0.62
Shipping Weight** lbs/ft3 42
Ash Content % <0.01
Crush Strength g/bead >500
Heat Capacity cal/gºC 0.75
Thermal Conductivity cal/s cmºC 0.00033



These properties are typical of the product and should not be confused with or regarded as specifications.
** As per the backwashed and settled density of the resin, determined by ASTM D-2187.


For additional particle size information, please refer to the Particle Size Distribution Cross Reference Chart (40KB PDF).



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