D001 Macroporous Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin
About this Product:

The D001 is a premium-grade, high cross-linked, macroporous strong acid cation exchange resin composed of sulfonated polystyrene. Its unique combination of a high Divinylbenzene (DVB) content and a macroporous structure provides exceptional resistance to thermal, chemical, and physical shocks, significantly enhancing its overall stability.
Engineered for durability, the D001 is the ideal choice for water softening, dealkalization, deionization, and various chemical processing applications. It is specifically designed to perform under severe operating conditions where conventional resins may fail due to thermal, osmotic, or oxidative degradation.
Key Applications:
The D001 resin is primarily used in demanding water treatment and chemical processing applications. Its main uses include:
Catalysis of Organic Reactions: Functions as a robust solid-acid catalyst in various organic reactions, leveraging its high cross-linkage and stability.
Demineralization and Softening: Efficiently removes both mineral salts and hardness-causing ions from water.
High-Flow Mixed Bed Systems: The resin’s macroporous structure and high stability make it an excellent choice for mixed-bed systems operating at high flow rates, ensuring reliable performance.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
Information | Specification |
Polymer Matrix Structure | Styrene Crosslinked with DVB |
Physical Form and Appearance | Macroporous spherical beads |
Functional Groups | R-SO3¯ |
Ionic Form, as shipped | Na+ |
Total Capacity, Na+ form, wet, volumetric | ≥1.75 eq/l min |
Moisture Retention, Na+ form | 45-55% |
Particle Size Range | 0.45mm-1.25mm 0.50mm-1.25mm 0.63mm-1.25mm |
<0.3mm (max.) | 1% |
Uniformity Coefficient (max.) | 1.6 or 1.4 |
Effective size | ≥0.5mm |
Reversible Swelling (Na+ → H+ (max.)) | 5% |
Shipping Weight (approx.) | 770 -850g/l |
Specific Gravity, moist Na+ Form | 1.25 |
Temperature Limit | 120°C (250 °F) |
pH Range, Stability | 0 – 14 |
Suggested Operating Condition
Maximum Temperature Na+ Form H+ Form | 120°C (248oF) max. 100°C (212oF) max. |
Backwash Rate | 25 to 50% Bed Expansion |
Regenerant Concentration Hydrogen Cycle Sodium Cycle | 3% HCl or 2 to 3% H2SO4 6% to 8% NaCl or 3% NaOH |
Regenerant dosage HC1 or H2SO4 NaCl NaOH | HC1 or H2SO4 vol:resin vol =3:1 NaCl vol:resin vol =2:1 NaOH vol:resin vol =3:1 |
Regenerant Flow Rate | 2 to 4 BV/h |
Regenerant contact Time | At least 40 minutes |
Service Flow Rate | 10-25m/h |
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