What is Activated Charcoal?

Watching the home production of super capacitors. So what is different compared to regular charcoal.

GTB2017-03-06T14:15:19Z

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Charcoal is activated by passing steam through it to open the pores. This allows the charcoal to adsorb impurities.

Gert2017-03-06T14:26:12Z

It's charcoal that has been heated or otherwise treated to increase its adsorptive power.