Activated charcoals are used in many areas within the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. The charcoal is available in powder or broken coal format and as extruded charcoal, depending on the application. Activated carbon and its application Qualities of activated carbon Art. No. Air purification Gas purification Water purification Chemical industry Pharmaceutical industry Powder carbon X865 5963 - - - x x Carbon mould block 0998 1Y06 1Y07 x x - - - Broken carbon 5966 - x x x - Charcoal powdered, phosphoric acid activated, for decolourisation Activated carbon with high absorption capacity and excellent filtering quality. Primarily used for the absorption of organic substances of high molecular weight, e.g. proteins and large colour molecules.