Water Treatment

Anthracite
Filter Media

Q: How is it different from activated carbon?

Anthracite filter media works by physical filtration (trapping particles), not adsorption. It removes turbidity and suspended solids but does not remove dissolved contaminants like activated carbon does.

Q: What effective sizes are available?

0.8-1.2mm for fine filtration, 1.0-1.6mm for general water treatment (most common), 1.4-2.0mm for coarse filtration with high flow rates.

Q: Does it meet AWWA standards?

Yes, our anthracite meets AWWA B100 standards with acid solubility 1.5, and uniformity coefficient <1.5.

Q: What is the MOQ?

MOQ is 5 tons (filter media is typically ordered in larger quantities). Container loads available with competitive pricing. Free samples for testing.

Premium anthracite filter media for multi-media filtration systems. High acid resistance and uniform particle distribution.

Product Overview

Anthracite filter media is a high-quality filtration material produced from carefully selected anthracite coal. Its angular particle shape and low specific gravity (compared to sand) make it the ideal top layer in multi-media filtration systems, providing excellent turbidity removal and long filter runs.

With acid solubility below 1% and uniformity coefficient below 1.5, our anthracite meets AWWA B100 standards. Available in multiple effective sizes from 0.8mm to 2.0mm to match your filtration system design requirements.

Available Sizes

0.8 – 1.2mm

Fine filtration, drinking water

1.0 – 1.6mm

General water treatment (most common)

1.4 – 2.0mm

Coarse filtration, high flow rate

Key Applications

Multi-media water filtration
Municipal water treatment plants
Industrial water pre-treatment
Swimming pool filtration
Wastewater tertiary treatment
Desalination pre-filtration
Power plant cooling water
Petrochemical water treatment

Technical Specifications

Raw Material	Premium anthracite coal
Effective Size	0.8 – 2.0 mm
Uniformity Coefficient	< 1.5
Acid Solubility	< 1%
Specific Gravity	> 1.5
Hardness (Mohs)	3 – 4
Carbon Content	> 80%
Ash Content	< 10%
Moisture	< 3%
Color	Black, angular particles

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Custom particle size, iodine value, packaging, and branding. MOQ 3 tons.

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7-10 days standard. Expert logistics team handles all export documentation.

Packaging Options

25 kg

PP woven bags

Standard export, palletized

500 kg

Jumbo bags

Bulk with pallet, forklift ready

1000 kg

Super sacks

Large-scale industrial

Custom

OEM packaging

Your brand, free design

Frequently Asked Questions

What is anthracite filter media?

Anthracite filter media is a high-quality filtration material from selected anthracite coal. Its angular shape and low specific gravity make it ideal as the top layer in multi-media filtration systems for turbidity removal.

How is it different from activated carbon?