13X Molecular Sieve

13X molecular sieve beads for CO2 and moisture removal in air separation

Packing and typical duty

Molecular sieve in 150 kg steel drums palletised and loaded into a container
Packed for export: 25 kg bags, drums or big bags
Solvent and ethanol drying with molecular sieve
13X in solvent and ethanol drying

Before you order

13X Molecular Sieve

13X molecular sieve is the sodium form of zeolite type X, with a pore opening around 9–10 Å and a higher adsorption capacity than the A types. It is used for deep drying, CO2 and H2S removal, general gas and liquid purification, and as a catalyst carrier.

Specification (typical values)

Parameter Typical value
Type 13X (sodium form of type X)
Nominal pore opening 9–10 Å
Form Spheres / pellets
Typical sizes Spheres 1.6–2.5 mm, 3.0–5.0 mm; pellets 1/16", 1/8"
Bulk density ≥0.60 g/ml (typical 0.60–0.66)
Static water adsorption ≥24 wt% (typical 24–26)
Static CO2 adsorption (25 °C) ≥16.5 wt% (typical 16.5–18.5)
Crush strength ≥25–30 N (1.6–2.5 mm); ≥80–85 N (3.0–5.0 mm)
Attrition loss ≤0.2 wt%
Moisture as packed ≤1.5 wt%

Typical values for this grade, taken from commonly published industry data and the standard shown below. The values actually delivered are those measured on your lot and reported on its certificate of analysis.

Reference standard: HG/T 2690

Typical applications

Air Separation

Pre-purification of feed air: H2O and CO2 removed together.

Deep Drying

General industrial gas and liquid drying where the highest capacity is wanted.

Sweetening

Removal of H2S and mercaptans from natural gas and liquid hydrocarbons.

Packing

25 kg carton or paper-plastic composite bag with moisture-barrier liner; 130–150 kg sealed steel drum; 750–1,000 kg big bag.

Minimum order 1,000 kg per grade. Private-label packing and documents in the buyer’s name are available for distributors.

Documents

  • Technical Data Sheet (TDS) — typical specification for this grade — Download PDF
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — in the format required by the destination market — Download PDF
  • Certificate of Analysis — issued per lot, from the measured batch results

Factory-direct supply

Manufactured at our own plant in Zhengzhou, Henan

6,000 tonnes of annual capacity. We test every lot before release and ship with a lot-specific COA. Buyers may audit the plant or appoint their own inspector.

How we make it →

How this grade ships

25 kg paper-plastic composite bag used for molecular sieve beads
25 kg paper-plastic composite bag — the standard export pack
750-1000 kg FIBC jumbo bag with lifting loops for molecular sieve shipments
750–1,000 kg FIBC big bag for vessel loads

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 13X and 13X APG?

13X APG is the grade specified for air separation service, with water and CO2 capacity balanced for the pre-purification duty ahead of the cold box. Standard 13X is the general-purpose high-capacity grade.

Can 13X remove both water and CO2?

Yes — that co-adsorption is exactly why X-type sieve is used ahead of cryogenic units.

What is the minimum order and packing?

1,000 kg per grade, in 25 kg cartons or bags, 130–150 kg steel drums or 750–1,000 kg big bags.

Where this grade is used

Ask for this grade

Email sales@zeolitemolecularsieve.com or call +86 153 7878 8801 — 08:30–18:00 China time, Monday to Saturday.