Molecular Sieve
Molecular Sieve Overview
Molecular sieves are microporous materials with precisely controlled pore sizes that enable selective adsorption based on molecular dimensions. Smaller molecules can enter and be retained within the pores, while larger molecules are excluded, allowing efficient separation and drying of gases and liquids.
Measured in ångströms (Å), molecular sieve pore sizes are designed for specific industrial applications such as dehydration, purification, and gas separation. Common molecular sieve types—including 3A, 4A, and 13X—are widely used in ethanol dehydration, air separation, and oxygen generation systems due to their high performance and regenerability.
3A Molecular Sieve Beads/Pellets
HYD03A
HYD03A is manufactured for water and moisture control applications by selectively removing water from the surrounding environment. The addition of 3A to polymer mixtures will create an adsorbent matrix that prevents the formation of bubbles and increases the lifespan of adhesives, paints, polymers, sealants, and more. This molecular sieve offers a high adsorption capacity in both static and dynamic adsorption processes.
- used to increase the integrity of polymer mixtures
- capable of removing water and preventing the formation of gas and bubbles
- allows polymer mixtures to offer a longer lifespan
- offers low dust and attrition properties as well as low gas desorption
HYD03B
HYD03B is specially manufactured Molecular Sieve for the deep dehydration of ethylene streams by selectively removing water. This dehydration process allows ethylene to be further processed into petrochemical intermediates or plastics such as polyethylene. This molecular sieve offers low levels of ethylene co-adsorption while maintaining superior coking tolerance and attrition resistance.
- used for the deep dehydration of ethylene streams
- capable of removing water to meet specification
- allows ethylene to be used in other petrochemical processes
- offers low co-adsorption while maintaining physical strength
HYD03C
HYD03C Molecular Sieve is used to dehydrate unsaturated hydrocarbon streams and selectively removes water from these streams. This dehydration process allows these hydrocarbon streams to be separated in cryogenic units or transported.
- used to dehydrate unsaturated hydrocarbon streams
- capable of removing water to meet most specifications
- allows hydrocarbon streams to be further processed
4A Molecular Sieve Beads
HYG04DG and HYG04C molecular sieve is used for the dehydration of hydrocarbon streams and can selectively remove contaminants from both liquid phase and vapor phase streams. HYG04DG and HYG04C are capable of adsorbing molecules that are smaller than 4 angstroms in diameter, such as water, while allowing larger molecules, such as methane, to pass along to the desired product stream. This purification process allows the hydrocarbon streams to be further separated in cryogenic recovery and is more easily transported.
- capable of removing water to meet most specifications
- allows hydrocarbons to be further processed and transported
- offers an advantageous adsorption capacity
- used for the dehydration hydrocarbon streams
5A Molecular Sieve Beads/Pellets
HYD05C molecular sieve is commonly used in air pre-purification units to produce oxygen, hydrogen, and other purified gases by removing water, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and more from he feed stream. The removal of these contaminants is essential for compressed air systems and for purifying gas streams. In gas processing applications, Type 5A is able to adsorb certain mercaptans while still small enough to block larger hydrocarbons from entering the crystal.
- can be used to create high purity gas streams
- capable of removing water, carbon dioxide, and some mercaptans
- allows gas to be further separated, processed or otherwise used
- low cost, while remaining effective compared to 13X molecular sieve
13X Molecular Sieve Beads/Pellets
HYD10A
HYD10A molecular sieve is used for deep dehydration of feed gas prior to cryogenic separation. It effectively removes water, carbon dioxide, and hydrocarbons, enabling efficient downstream separation and protecting compressors and low-temperature equipment.
With a pore size of approximately 9 Å, HYD10A offers high adsorption capacity for a wide range of impurities. It is commonly applied in oxygen production units and LNG/LPG cryogenic distillation systems.
- used to deeply dehydrate feed gas
- capable of removing water, carbon dioxide, and hydrocarbons
- allows gas to be further separated or otherwise used in compressors
- offers an advantageous adsorption capacity for a wide range of impurities
HYD10B
HYD10B is specifically designed for chloride removal, including trace hydrogen chloride (HCl), from gas and liquid feed streams. It provides high capacity and rapid adsorption without promoting green oil or organic chloride formation. HYD10B helps prevent corrosion and equipment damage in commercial gas processing systems.
- used to remove chlorides such as HCI and other contaminants
- does not produce green oil or support the formation of organic chlorides
- prevents harmful chlorides from corroding and damaging equipment
- offers a high capacity and rate for HCI scavenging
Packaging Options
- Beads 1,000kg (2,204.6lb) / Super Sack 140kg (308.6lb) / Drum
- Pellets 1,000kg (2,204.6lb) / Super Sack 125kg (275.6lb) / Drum
Molecular Sieve Powder
Standard Molecular Sieve Powder Products:
Molecular Sieve Powder is created through specific activation dehydration treatments, made of activated powder, 3A powder, 4A powder, activation of 5A powder, 13X powder and other activated varieties. It can reduce moisture, eliminate air bubbles and improve the role of material uniformity and strength as a desiccant. Can be used in industries for: filling material, widely used in medical, food, rubber, plastics, cosmetics and other industries.
Standard Molecular Sieve Products
- HYD03B 3A
- HYD03C 3A
- HYD05C 5A
- HYD10A 13X
- HYD10B 13X
- HYD10D 13X
- HYG04DG 4A
- HYG04C 4A
- HYGB100C Lithium X (10×16)
- HYGB100N Sodium X (20×35)
- HYGB100D LithiumX (20×35)
- Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS)
- HYG03C 3A Molecular Sieve Beads
- HYG03C 3AMolecular Sieve Pellets
- HYGB500B [II] Molecular Sieve
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Packaging Information
Molecular Sieve
Types 3A, 4A, and 5A
Available: Drums, Super Sacks
If Beaded Material
Drum Dimensions: 23″ x 23″ x 29″
Drum Weight: 150kg = 330.69lb net,
165kg = 363.76lb gross
If Pellet Material
Drum Dimensions: 23″ x 23″ x 29″
Drum Weight: 125kg = 275.578lb net,
140kg = 308.6lb gross
Pallet of Drums Information
Pallet Dimensions: 44″ x 44″ x 44″
Drums per Pallet: Four (4) drums
Empty Pallet: ~ 25kg = 55.12lb
Full Pallet – Beads:
685kg = 1510.17lb gross
Full Pallet – Pellets:
585kg = 1289.7lb gross
Super Sacks (SS)
SS Dimensions: 44″ x 44″ x 53″
SS Weight: 1,000kg = 2,204.62lb net, 1005kg = 2,215.6lb gross
Pallet of Super Sacks Information
SS per Pallet: One (1) Super Sack
Pallet Dimensions: 44″ x 44″ x 59″
Pallet Weight: ~ 25kg = 55.11lb
Full Pallet: 1,030kg = 2271lb gross
Molecular Sieve
Type 13X
Available: Drums, Super Sacks
If Beaded Material
Drum Dimensions: 23″ x 23″ x 29″
Drum Weight: 140kg = 308.6lb net, 155kg = 341.7lb gross
If Pellet Material
Drum Dimensions: 23″ x 23″ x 29″
Drum Weight: 125kg = 276lb net, 140kg = 309lb gross
Pallet of Drums Information
Pallet Dimensions: 44″ x 44″ x 44″
Drums per Pallet: Four (4) drums
Empty Pallet: ~25kg = ~55lb
Empty Drum: 16.5 kg = ~36.4lb
Full Pallet, Beads: 645kg = 1,422lb gross
Full Pallet, Pellets: 585kg = 1289.7lb gross
Super Sacks (SS)
SS Dimensions: 44″ x 44″ x 53″
Empty SS: 5kg = ~11lbs.
SS Weight: 1,000kg = 2204.62lb net, 1005kg = 2215.6lb gross
Pallet of Super Sacks Information
SS per Pallet: One (1) Super Sack
Pallet Dimensions: 44″ x 44″ x 59″
Pallet Weight: ~25kg = ~55lb
Full Pallet: 1,030kg = ~2,271lb gross