High cross-linked styrene divinylbenzene strong acid cation resin in bead form. Specially developed to eliminate taste and odor and provide excellent stability. It is primarily used for softening water in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Cation resin in sodium form removes hardness ions such as calcium and magnesium by replacing them with sodium. When the resin bed is exhausted the hardness ions begin to pass through the bed. Functionality is returned by regeneration with concentrated sodium or potassium chloride solution. The capacity obtained depends largely on the amount of salt used in the regeneration. Typically 15 lbs. of chemical per ft3 is used to obtain maximum capacity of up to 33,000 grains per ft3.

Polymer Structure: Polystyrene 10% cross linked with Divinylbenzene
Physical Form and Appearance: spherical beads
Functional Groups: Polystyrene sulfonate
Ionic Form (as shipped): Na+
Shipping Weight, approx.: 50 lb./ft.3
Mesh Size (U.S. Std.): 16-40
Moisture retention, Na+ form: 37-42%
Swelling, Na+—>H+: 5-8% max.
Total Capacity in sodium form: 2.2 meq/ml min
pH Range, Stability 1–14

Posted price includes heavy duty shipping carton.  Reduced pricing is available for pallet quantities.