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, approx. g/cc 0.62
Shipping Weight, approx. 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.


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



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