Coconut Shell Activated Carbon

Coconut Shell Activated Carbon for Gold Recovery

Name: Coconut Shell Activated Carbon Supplier for Water, Gold & Air
Brand: AuroCarb

High-hardness activated carbon for CIP, CIL, CIC and heap leaching operations.

In gold recovery circuits, activated carbon is not only judged by adsorption capacity. It also needs to survive daily movement through slurry, screens, pumps, elution and regeneration.

Our coconut shell activated carbon is selected for gold plants that need stable particle strength, low ash content and lower carbon fines during operation.

Suitable for CIP, CIL, CIC and heap leaching circuits
Common particle sizes: 6×12 mesh and 8×16 mesh
High hardness for lower breakage during handling
Low ash and low dust options available
TDS, MSDS, COA and sample support available
FOB, CFR and CIF quotation available

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Coconut shell activated carbon granules for gold recovery

Product Overview

Made for Gold Recovery Circuits, Not General Filtration Only

Coconut shell activated carbon is widely used in gold recovery because it combines strong adsorption performance with good mechanical strength.

In a CIP or CIL plant, carbon moves through tanks, screens and transfer systems many times. If the carbon breaks easily, it can generate fines. Carbon fines may carry adsorbed gold out of the circuit and increase operating loss.

For this reason, gold plants usually care about more than iodine value. Hardness, abrasion resistance, ash content, particle size distribution and carbon durability should also be checked before bulk purchase.

AuroCarb supplies gold recovery grade coconut shell activated carbon for mining companies, gold processing plants and chemical distributors serving the mining industry.

Common Gold Recovery Applications

Four common use scenarios for gold recovery carbon.

CIP

Coconut shell activated carbon for carbon-in-pulp circuits where strong adsorption and particle strength are required during slurry contact.

CIL

High-hardness carbon for carbon-in-leach operations, where carbon is exposed to continuous agitation and abrasive slurry conditions.

CIC

Activated carbon for carbon-in-column adsorption systems, commonly used in solution-based gold recovery processes.

Heap Leaching

Suitable grades can be matched for downstream adsorption after heap leaching, depending on solution condition and recovery system design.

Why Carbon Strength Matters

Strength affects recovery stability, fines loss and carbon life.

Lower Carbon Fines

Weak carbon can break during pumping, screening and repeated handling. A stronger coconut shell carbon helps reduce fines generation.

More Stable Gold Recovery

Stable particle size supports better screen performance and helps maintain a more consistent carbon inventory in the circuit.

Lower Ash Content

Low ash content is preferred in many gold recovery applications because it supports cleaner adsorption performance and process stability.

Longer Carbon Life

Good hardness and abrasion resistance can help reduce carbon consumption and replacement frequency in the plant.

Common Grades for Gold Recovery

Select the grade by circuit design and plant specification.

Grade	Typical Use
6×12 Mesh Coconut Shell Activated Carbon	Commonly used in CIP and CIL gold recovery circuits
8×16 Mesh Coconut Shell Activated Carbon	Used for gold adsorption, recovery circuits and selected plant designs
Acid-Washed Coconut Shell Activated Carbon	For applications requiring lower ash and cleaner carbon quality
Custom Screened Grade	Available according to plant requirement or current supplier specification

Typical Specifications

Specification can be adjusted by application and buyer requirement.

Item	Typical Range	Notes
Raw Material	Coconut Shell	High-strength base material
Particle Size	6×12 mesh / 8×16 mesh	Common sizes for gold recovery
Iodine Value	950-1200 mg/g	Can be matched by requirement
Hardness	≥99%	Important for lower breakage
Ash	≤5%	Low ash option available
Moisture	≤5%	Standard export control
Apparent Density	0.48-0.55 g/ml	Depending on grade
Packing	25 kg bag / jumbo bag	Neutral or customized packing available

Specification can be adjusted according to application, current plant standard and buyer requirement.

How to Choose the Right Grade

Start with circuit type, screen design and current plant standard.

For CIP and CILFor most CIP and CIL applications, 6×12 mesh coconut shell activated carbon is a common starting point.

For selected plant designsFor some gold plants, 8×16 mesh may also be used depending on screen design, adsorption system and operating preference.

For existing specificationsIf your plant already has a current activated carbon specification, we can compare particle size, iodine value, hardness, ash and moisture, then recommend the closest matching grade.

For distributorsIf you are buying for a mining customer, please share the end-use application and destination port. We can provide a practical quotation for your review.