Graphite Columns

DISTILLATION AND ABSORPTION COLUMNS IN GRAPHILOR®, MERSEN’S FINE GRAIN ISOSTATIC GRAPHITE

Mersen graphite columns offer reliable and corrosion-resistant solutions for processes in the organic and inorganic chemical industries, including phosphoric acid and mining. The columns are manufactured with Graphilor, an exclusive impregnated graphite developed by Mersen.

Applications for graphite columns include:

  • Distillation/Stripping
  • Absorption
  • Gas Cleaning/Wash Tower/Purification of Flue Gas


 

GRAPHITE COLUMN KEY FEATURES:

  • Maximum operating pressure of 3 barG
  • Vacuum resistance
  • Customized designs with diameters up to 80” or 2.5 meters
  • Maximum operating temperature of 400°C
  • Made from Graphilor 3 Impregnated graphite
  • Minimum nozzle diameter of DN25
  • Packed with graphite Raschig rings

 

CUSTOMER BENEFITS:

  • Particularly high corrosion-resistance to all acids (HCI, H2SO4, HF, H2SiF6, H3PO4, monochloracetic acid)
  • Very good temperature resistance
  • Excellent refractory qualities and mechanical properties
  • Non-contaminating properties
  • Long-term expertise of graphite
  • Local service

 

MATERIAL EXPERTISE: GRAPHILOR®3 ISOSTATIC GRAPHITE

Graphilor® 3, Mersen’s impregnated graphite developed from isostatic graphite and a resin, can withstand extreme temperatures, is impervious, corrosion resistance and offers long term stability.