This Cation resin is a high capacity, conventional gel polystyrene strong acid cation exchange resin designed for use in residential or industrial water softening equipment. Cation resin in sodium form removes hardness ions such as calcium and magnesium by replacing
them with sodium. When the resin bed is exhausted the hardness ions begin to pass through the bed. Functionality is returned by regeneration with concentrated sodium or potassium chloride solution. The capacity obtained depends largely on the amount of salt used
in the regeneration. Typically 15 lbs. of chemical per ft3 is used to obtain maximum capacity of up to 33,000 grains per ft3
Polymer Structure: Polystyrene 8% cross linked with Divinylbenzene
Physical Form and Appearance: spherical beads
Whole Bead Count: 90% Min.
Functional Groups: Polystyrene sulfonate
Ionic Form (as shipped): Na+
Shipping Weight, approx.: 50 lb./ft.3
Mesh Size (U.S. Std.): 16-50
Moisture retention, Na+ form: 45–50%
Swelling, Na+—>H+: 5% max.
Total Capacity in sodium form: 1.9 me/ml
pH Range, Stability 0–14
Posted price includes heavy duty shipping carton. Reduced pricing is available for pallet quantities.
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