CTC 2000 is a chemically inert spherical bed support universally accepted for a wide range of chemical and petrochemical applications. The long service life and optimum performance of CTC 2000 catalyst bed supports is setting new standards in the industry to combat splitting, cracking, and spalling causing untimely catalyst deactivation, and premature catalyst change-outs. CTC 2000 has been successfully used in over 100 applications throughout North America without incident and is offered by several major catalyst manufacturers.
Typical Chemical and Physical Properties:
| Chemical Composition | ||
|---|---|---|
| Al2O3 | wt % | 24.10 |
| SiO2 | wt % | 68.40 |
| TiO3 | wt % | 0.86 |
| CaO | wt % | 0.20 |
| MgO | wt % | 0.48 |
| K2O | wt % | 2.98 |
| Na2O | wt % | 1.48 |
| *Leachable Iron | wt % | <0.10 |
*Based on C6 Soxhlet Extraction Test Method
| Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Average Water Absorption | 3 % |
| Average Apparent Porosity | 4-6 % |
| Average Density per cubic ft | 84-94 lbs / ft3 |
| Percent Free Space | 40 % |
| Specific Heat @ 100 C | .25 cal / gm |
| MOHs Hardness | 6.5 |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 1800 F (982.2 C) |
Specific Specification for Individual Sizes:
| Nominal Size | 1/8″ | 1/4″ | 3/8″ | 1/2″ | 3/4″ | 1″ | 2″ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTC 2000 Crush Strength | 220 lbs | 255 lbs | 492 lbs | 525 lbs | 1200 lbs | 1840 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Packaging Options:
- 25 ft3 Bulk Bags
- 1 ft3 Boxes
- Custom Packaging Available Upon Request
