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Activated carbon testing and support fees

ASTM, EPA, AWWA, PACS and New Industry Methods Cost ($US)
Activated Carbon (AC) Test Package: Received Apparent Density, ASTM Dry AD, ASTM particle sizing, hardness or abrasion, total ash, Oven Moisture and Iodine or Butane Activity Number (save $195) $695
Apparent Density (AD) Received $30
ASTM Dry AD $35
Tamped AD, powder $95
ASTM Particle Size Screening $135
Laser Micron Particle Size Distribution $350
Ball-Pan Hardness or Abrasion Number and Particle Sizing $195 + 135
Total Ash $120
Acid Soluble Ash or Water Soluble Ash $185
Acid Soluble Iron or Arsenic or other metals $165
Iodine or Butane Capacity Number $175
Butane Working Capacity (BWC) $225
Carbon Tetrachloride Activity (CTC) $180
CTC Retentivity $230
Benzene or Toluene Capacity Number $235
Remaining AC Service Life $195
Molasses AC Decolorization $250
Methylene Blue Decolorization Number $710
Dust Attrition Test for GAC $295
Mercury in fly ash or activated carbon - method7471A or 1631A $250
GAC Dechlorination Capacity $495
ASTM Ignition Temperature $395
DOT Auto-Ignition tests $595
DOT Self-heating UN ($595) and ASTM Ignition Temperature ($395) Save $200 $770
Specific Gravity $190
Dean Stark Moisture $150
Oven Moisture $95
Water Extractables $150
Sulfur, Sulfide, Cyanide, Phosphate, or Nitrogen $190
True pH $195
Contact pH $165
Phenol Activity Value $560
Tannin Activity Value $750
Gold Platelet Content $495
K Value Gold AC Adsorptive Capacity $595
R Value Gold Adsorption Rate $550
EPA Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) $1595
Thermal or Solvent Regeneration Lab Scale Evaluation Used AC $695
Volatile Matter Loss on Ignition (LOI) $175
Fixed Carbon $215
Microbiology Coliform/Fecal Coliforms on Activated Carbons $265
Lab Scale Activation 1750°F and 15 psi steam $495
Lab Scale Activation Phosphoric Acid $895
Kilogram Scale Activation $1950
Production Scale Activation Quote
Advanced Carbon Testing Methods Cost (US $)
Gravimetric Adsorption Energy Distribution (GAED) aqueous $895
Gravimetric Adsorption Energy Distribution (GAED) vapor $995
U.S. Food Chemical Codex Testing $2900
Differential Heat of Adsorption-Remaining Service Life $195
Trace Capacity Number (TCN) Acetoxime Method $295
TCN Tetrafluoromethane Method $275
Mini-Column AC Performance Evaluation (RSSCT) $3000 + analytical
Liquid Samples 10 point Isotherm AC Performance $2500 + analytical
Thermogravimetric (TGA) Sample Analysis $595
GC/MS Adsorbates B/N/A/P Characterization $1750
28 ICP Metals AC Adsorbates $795
BET Surface Area Analysis 10-point/N2 Adsorption Isotherm $495
Small Pore Size Distribution and Pore Volume Analysis $475
Skeletal Helium Density $650
Mercury Porosimetry for Large Pores $570
Microscopy and XPS Electron Micro-Analysis Quote
PIXE Chemical-Analysis $495
Vapor Phase Sorption Testing Methods Cost (US $)
Hydrogen Sulfide or Sulfur Dioxide Capacity $895
Mercury Capacity $950
Other Vapor Challenges and R&D Quote
Contracted R&D Miscellaneous Activated Carbon Products  
Telephone and Internet Consulting $50 per quarter hour
Exclusive Consulting Service Agreement (ESCA) $1,095 per day
Mobile Laboratory Testing Services and Pilot Studies Quote
R&D, new test methods or process development Quote
Gravimetric Adsorption Energy Distribution (GAED) Instrumentation $145,000
Carbon Standards - Molasses, Iodine, Butane CTC, Mercury $550 EACH
PACS Courses - 60 courses, 11 on activated carbon http://pacslabs.com
AC Tester Manual Instrument $169
Advertise your product: E-advertising $1000 + editorial services
Carbon Testing Methods Manual $150
AC Conference Proceedings $235
Include non-attendee marketing into AC Conference Proceedings $150

For other testing service, method development, R&D, or consulting service needs, contact Dr. Henry Nowicki at

For courses and conferences information, contact Barbara Sherman at:

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For laboratory testing and consulting, contact Dr. Henry Nowicki at:

PACS also provides courses and consulting at the client's time and place.

PACS has positions available for professional scientific service providers, and has provided these services for over 30 years. PACS will accept proposals for short courses, consultants, conference directors for focused conference subjects, and other needed services. New ideas are welcomed.

One-day courses cost $795, two-days $1495, three-days $1895.

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409 Meade Drive
Coraopolis, PA 15108


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