Table 1.
Summary of the most relevant adsorbent’s characteristics.
| Name | Pore Size (Å) | Particle Size (mesh) | Surface Area (m2/g) | Bulk Density (mg/cm3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silica gel (S150) | 150 | 35–60 (250–500 µm) | 300 | 475.4 |
| Silica gel (S150P) | 150 | 200–425 (35–70 µm) | 300 | 413.1 |
| Silica gel (S60) | 60 | 35–60 (250–500 µm) | 480 | 810.6 |
| Silica gel (S60P) | 60 | 230–400 (40–63 µm) | 530 | 613.1 |
| Zeolite Y-ammonium * (ZeAmG) | n.r. | <125 µm | 925 | 623.5 |
| Aluminum oxide 150 Type T (AO) | 58 | 70–230 (60–200 µm) | 205 | 130.4 |
n.r. not reported; * Mole ratio: Ze:AmG = 5.1:1.