AMBERLYST™ 31Wet is a polymer based strong acid ion exchange resin for the use of functionalized styrene divinylbenzene copolymers with different surface properties and porosities. This product has excellent lifetime, good selectivity and reactivity catalyst for the production of Bisphenol A.
 

Type Matrix Functional Group
Strong Acid Cation Gel SO3H

  

Guaranteed Sales Specification Units H Form
Capacity
 
eq/kg
eq/L
4.80
1.35
Max. Op. Temp.
 
°C
°F
130
265
Water Retention Capacity % 63 to 67
Uniformity coefficient   ≤ 1.60
Harmonic mean size mm 0.550 to 0.700
Fines content mm < 0.425   0.8% max
Coarse beads mm > 1.180   2.0% max
Physical form   Amber spherical beads
Concentration of acid sites eq/kg ≥ 4.8
   
  
 
Typical Physical and Chemical Properties
Not to be construed as Sales Specifications
Units H Form
Shipping Weight**
 
g/L
lbs/ft3
770
48