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Formaldehyde only
For formaldehyde, use 10% of the impregnated carbon weight. Formalin is 37%
formaldehyde by weight. The density of formalin is 1.08 g/ml. These values are
for one filter.
Number of
Filters Filter Size
Pounds of
Formasorb
Carbon
Adsorbed weight of
Formaldehyde
Adsorption Volume of
Formalin
1 26x9x1.38 7.50 0.75 lbs./340 g 851 ml
Ammonia only
For ammonia, use 10% of the impregnated carbon weight. Assume use of a 50%
solution of ammonia for these calculations. These values are for one filter.
Number of
Filters Filter Size
Pounds of
Ammonasorb
II Carbon
Adsorbed weight of
Ammonia
Adsorbed Volume of
50% Ammonia Solution
1 26x9x1.38 8.75 .88 lbs./ 400 g 800 ml