powdered or granular carbon used for purifying by adsorption; given orally (as a slurry) it is an antidote for some kinds of poisons
organic material treated to increase its absorptive power, used as an antidote for several poisonings
Possesses unique absorption properties to function as a natural detoxifier.
A highly absorbent form of carbon used to remove odors and toxic substances from liquids or gases.
Carbon, mostly of vegetable origin, and of high absorptive capacity.
activated carbon; active carbon. A porous form of carbon that acts as a powerful adsorbent, used to decolorize liquids, recover solvents, and remove toxins from water and air.
a form of carbon characterized by a high absorptive and adsorptive capacity for gases, vapors, and colloidal solids.
A material used to absorb poisons in the stomach. Also used to bind herbicides at time of application, such as carbon banding along the seed row.
this is used for water filtration, sewage treatment. Refining chemicals and removing the colour from liquids. It can absorb eighty pints of gas to the 6 pints of ordinary and is essential to the manufacture of modern breathing apparatus. Activated charcoal is made by heating the charcoal to 900 °C, driving off all the material that obstructs the pores of ordinary charcoal.
Charcoal is an amorphous form of carbon formed by burning wood, nutshells, animal bones, and other carbonaceous materials. Charcoal becomes activated by heating it with steam to 800-900 C. During this treatment a porous, submicroscopic internal structure is formed which gives it an extensive internal surface area. Activated charcoal is commonly used as a gas or vapor adsorbent in air-purifying respirators and as a solid sorbent in air-sampling.