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Lex Lodge
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Lex Lodge asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 4 years ago

What is Activated Charcoal?

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

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  • GTB
    Lv 7
    4 years ago
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    Charcoal is activated by passing steam through it to open the pores. This allows the charcoal to adsorb impurities.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

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

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