DOWEX™ RPU

Physically tough, high capacity strong base anion exchange resin in the Cl- form for uranium recovery in high silica leachates.

Product Name Type Matrix Functional Group
DOWEX RPU Type I Strong Base Anion Styrene-DVB, Gel Quaternary Amine


Guaranteed Sales Specification Units Cl- Form
Total Exchange Capacity, min. eq/L 1.4
Total Exchange Capacity, min. kgr/ft3 as CaCO3 30.6
Water Retention Capacity % 43 - 48
Particle Size Distribution
     >840 μm, max. (20 mesh) % 10
     <420 μm, max (40 mesh) % 5
Whole Uncracked Beads, min. % 95


Typical Physical and Chemical Properties Units Cl- Form
Total Swelling (Cl- → OH-) % 15
Particle Density g/mL 1.10
Shipping Weight** g/L 672
Shipping Weight** lbs/ft3 42



** As per the backwashed and settled density of the resin, determined by ASTM D-2187.




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