{"id":1431,"date":"2025-06-17T04:59:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T04:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/?product=983simpletqfm-gencarb-700anthracite-40-kg-per-bagprice-per-kg"},"modified":"2026-02-26T03:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T03:44:24","slug":"983simpletqfm-gencarb-700anthracite-40-kg-per-bagprice-per-kg","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/?product=983simpletqfm-gencarb-700anthracite-40-kg-per-bagprice-per-kg","title":{"rendered":"Anthracite (40 Kg Per Bag)price Per Kg"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anthracite<\/strong> is a type of hard, high-carbon coal that is commonly used in water treatment systems as a filter media<\/strong>. It plays an important role in mechanical filtration<\/strong> and is especially effective in removing suspended solids<\/strong> from water.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd39 What is Anthracite?<\/h3>\n
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    A naturally occurring form of coal with a high carbon content (around 86\u201398%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Very hard and brittle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Has a high specific gravity and durability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Chemically inert and non-toxic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \ud83d\udd39 Role of Anthracite in Water Treatment:<\/h3>\n
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    Function<\/strong><\/th>\nExplanation<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Filtration<\/strong><\/td>\nRemoves turbidity, suspended solids, and organic matter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Multimedia Filters<\/strong><\/td>\nOften used as the top layer<\/strong> in multimedia filters, above sand and garnet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Depth Filtration<\/strong><\/td>\nAllows water to flow through deeper layers before reaching finer media, improving filtration capacity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Backwash Efficiency<\/strong><\/td>\nLightweight compared to sand, making backwashing easier and more efficient<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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    \ud83d\udd39 Benefits of Using Anthracite:<\/h3>\n
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      High dirt-holding capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Long service life<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Improves filter run time<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Resistant to biological and chemical fouling<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Cost-effective<\/strong> for large-scale filtration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \ud83d\udd39 Common Applications:<\/h3>\n
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        Municipal drinking water plants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Industrial process water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Wastewater treatment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Pretreatment for RO systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Swimming pool filtration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        \ud83d\udd39 Specifications (Typical):<\/h3>\n
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          Effective size<\/strong>: 0.6 \u2013 1.6 mm (can vary)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Uniformity coefficient (UC)<\/strong>: <1.7<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Specific gravity<\/strong>: ~1.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Hardness (Mohs scale)<\/strong>: ~3<\/p>\n

          Anthracite is commonly used in pressure<\/strong> and gravity filtration systems<\/strong>, especially as part of multimedia filters<\/strong> in both industrial<\/strong> and municipal water treatment<\/strong> setups.<\/p>\n

          Here\u2019s a breakdown of filtration systems<\/strong> that use anthracite:<\/p>\n

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          \ud83d\udd39 1. Multimedia Filters (MMF) \/ Dual Media Filters<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          Usage:<\/strong>
          \u2714\ufe0f Most common system using anthracite
          \u2714\ufe0f Used for potable, process, and wastewater<\/p>\n

          Description:<\/strong>
          Multimedia filters consist of layers of different media<\/strong> with varying densities and sizes. Anthracite, being the least dense, is used as the top layer<\/strong> to capture coarse particles, while finer media like sand or garnet below capture smaller particles.<\/p>\n

          Typical Media Configuration (top to bottom):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            Anthracite (coarse filtration)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Sand (intermediate filtration)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Garnet (fine filtration)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              Improved filtration depth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Longer filter runs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Better particle removal than single-media filters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              \ud83d\udd39 2. Gravity Sand Filters (e.g., in Water Treatment Plants)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

              Usage:<\/strong>
              \u2714\ufe0f Municipal drinking water plants
              \u2714\ufe0f Slow or rapid gravity filters<\/p>\n

              Description:<\/strong>
              Anthracite may be added as a coarse media layer to increase filtration capacity<\/strong> and reduce clogging. It is especially used in rapid gravity filters<\/strong> for high-flow applications.<\/p>\n

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              \ud83d\udd39 3. Pressure Filters<\/strong><\/h3>\n

              Usage:<\/strong>
              \u2714\ufe0f Industrial water treatment
              \u2714\ufe0f Cooling tower water systems
              \u2714\ufe0f RO pretreatment<\/p>\n

              Description:<\/strong>
              Closed vessels where water is forced through media under pressure. Anthracite is used to remove suspended solids<\/strong>, protecting downstream systems like membranes or ion exchange units.<\/p>\n

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              \ud83d\udd39 4. Tertiary and Polishing Filters<\/strong><\/h3>\n

              Usage:<\/strong>
              \u2714\ufe0f Wastewater polishing
              \u2714\ufe0f Final filtration stage before discharge or reuse<\/p>\n

              Description:<\/strong>
              Anthracite helps in the final removal of fine particles<\/strong>, organics, and some trace metals when used with other media.<\/p>\n

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              \ud83d\udd39 5. Desalination Pretreatment Systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n

              Usage:<\/strong>
              \u2714\ufe0f RO\/NF\/UF system pretreatment
              \u2714\ufe0f Seawater or brackish water treatment<\/p>\n

              Purpose:<\/strong>
              Reduce fouling on membranes by filtering out suspended solids, organics, and particulates using anthracite in MMF configurations.<\/p>\n

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              \ud83d\udd39 Summary Table:<\/h3>\n
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              System Type<\/strong><\/th>\nRole of Anthracite<\/strong><\/th>\nIndustry Use<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              Multimedia Filters<\/td>\nCoarse filtration (top layer)<\/td>\nMunicipal, industrial, commercial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Gravity Sand Filters<\/td>\nCoarse pre-filtration<\/td>\nMunicipal water treatment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Pressure Filters<\/td>\nSuspended solids removal<\/td>\nProcess water, cooling towers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Polishing Filters<\/td>\nFinal fine filtration<\/td>\nWastewater reuse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              RO Pretreatment<\/td>\nMembrane protection<\/td>\nDesalination, pharmaceutical, food<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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