Ion Exchange Resins

Ion Exchange Resins

 Resins can be broadly classified as strong or weak acid cation exchangers or strong or weak base anion exchangers.

There are two general types of ion exchange resins: those that exchange positive ions, called cation exchange resins, and those that exchange negative ions,called anion exchange resins. A cation is an ion with a positive charge. Common cations include Ca+2, Mg+2, Fe+2, and H+1. A cation resin is one that exchanges positive ions. An anion is an ion with a negative charge.

Physically, ion exchange resins are formed in the shape of very small beads, called resin beads, with an average diameter of about 0.5 millimeters.

Ion exchange resins are polymers that are capable of exchanging particular ions within the polymer with ions in a solution that is passed through them. In water purification the aim is usually either to soften the water or to remove the mineral content altogether. Ion exchange resins are classified as cation exchangers, which have positively charged mobile ions available for exchange, and anion exchangers, whose exchangeable ions are negatively charged.

We provide a range of superior cation exchange resins, which are specifically designed for water treatment plants and water softeners.After the exhaustion of resin capacity, resins can be regenerated for reuse.