Activated carbon

From GAWDAwiki

Jump to: navigation, search

Activated carbon is a powdered or granular carbon used for purifying by adsorption. Given orally (as a slurry), it is an antidote for some kinds of poisons.[1]

Activated carbon is used for the purification of industrial gases.[2]

References

  1. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/activated+carbon
  2. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blnus/07051010.htm