Physical Properties
Copolymer Styrene-divinylbenzene
Matrix Gel
Type Strong acid cation
Functional Group Sulfonic acid
Physical Form Dark brown, translucent, spherical beads
Chemical Properties
Ionic Form as Shipped Na+
Total Exchange Capacity ≥ 2.0 eq/L (Na+ form)
Water Retention Capacity 43.0 – 50.0% (Na+ form)
Particle Size §
Particle Diameter 585 ± 50 μm
Uniformity Coefficient ≤ 1.10
< 300 μm ≤ 0.1%
> 850 μm ≤ 3.0%
Stability
Whole Uncracked Beads ≥ 95%
Swelling Ca2+ → Na+ : 5%
Na+ → H+ : 8%
Density
Particle Density 1.29 g/mL
Shipping Weight 820 g/L

Temperature Range (Na+ form) 5 – 150°C (41 – 302°F)

pH Range
Service Cycle 1 – 14
Stable 0 – 14