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adsorbent [ad′sȯr·bənt] (chemistry) A solid or liquid that adsorbs other substances; for example, charcoal, silica, metals, water, and mercury. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A commercial supplier of adsorbent packets was contacted and a
packet containing activated carbon and potassium permanganate was
suggested as having proven effectiveness in hydrogen sulfide
environments. Adsorbent materials co-injected into the gas stream appear to
mitigate the buildup and, in some cases, the inclusion of nonflammable
materials in the buildup that does occur may help to reduce the severity
of the fires that do occur. This works on the
principle that the cooler the air, the more adsorbent the desiccant. |
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