Definition of Activated carbon

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Activated carbon

The term 'Activated carbon' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Adsorptive particles or granules of carbon usually obtained by heating carbon (such as wood). These particles or granules have a high capacity to selectively remove certain trace and soluble materials from water'.

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