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Atherfool

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Atherfool asked in Science & Mathematics Engineering · 9 years ago

Activated charcoal; a question about?

How does one go about activating charcoal?

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Peter H
Lv 7
9 years ago
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Activated charcoal is produced using high temperatures with or without the use of unpleasantly strong acids or alkalis. I recommend you don't try this at home.
Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activated_carbon
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Lv 5
9 years ago
It can be activated with chemical and temperature processes. The link below contains much more info.
Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activated_charcoal#Pr...

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