Chromatographic Separation Ion Exchange Resin for Specific Sugar Refining

Chromatographic separation is a powerful and versatile technique widely used in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and various industrial applications. Among the different chromatographic methods, ion exchange chromatography stands out for its effectiveness in separating and purifying ionic compounds. At the heart of this method is the ion exchange resin, a unique material that plays a critical role in facilitating the separation process.

Ion exchange resin is typically composed of a stable, inert polymer backbone, such as polystyrene, with functional groups attached. These functional groups determine the resin's ion exchange properties and can be categorized as either cationic or anionic. Cation exchange resin contains negatively charged groups and exchanges positively charged ions (cations), while anion exchange resin contains positively charged groups and exchanges negatively charged ions (anions).

Principle of Chromatographic Separation

The principle behind chromatographic separation using ion exchange resins is relatively straightforward. When a mixture of ions is passed through a column packed with ion exchange resin, ions in the mixture interact with the functional groups on the resin. The strength of this interaction depends on the charge, size, and concentration of the ions, as well as the nature of the functional groups on the resin. Ions with a stronger affinity for the resin will be retained longer, while those with a weaker affinity will elute faster. By carefully controlling the elution conditions, such as pH and ionic strength of the eluent, it is possible to achieve a high degree of separation between different ions.

Our Products

Chromatographic separation ion exchange resins play a vital role in the sugar refining process by significantly improving the purity and quality of the final sugar product. In this context, Alfa Chemistry has developed a series of chromatographic separation resins with specific particle size distributions for customers. Our products have a high exchange capacity and can fully meet the expectations of our customers. If you are interested in our products, please check out the following information for more product details:

Product Name	CS01 Potassium Form Chromatographic Separation Resin for Sugar Refining	CS02 Sodium Form Chromatographic Separation Resin for Sugar Refining	CS03 Calcium Form Chromatographic Separation Resin for Sugar Refining
Catalog Number	ACIR-SIE059	ACIR-SIE060	ACIR-SIE061
Appearance	Golden yellow to brown spherical beads
Ionic Form	K	Na	Ca
Moisture Content	45-55%
Exchange Capacity Based on Weight	≥4.5 mmol/g
Exchange Capacity Based on Volume	≥1.8 mmol/ml
True Density	1.25-1.29 g/ml (Wet)
Apparent Density	0.80-0.90 g/ml (Wet)
Particle Size Range	(0.20-0.40 mm) ≥90%
Convert Rate	≥98%
Whole Beads	≥98%
Operating Temperature	~60 °C
Temperature Limited	120 °C
Applications	CS01 is mainly used for the separation and purification of monosaccharides and oligosaccharides.	CS02 is primarily used for the separation and purification of glucose, maltose, and oligosaccharides, and can increase the purity of glucose from 60% to 90%-95%.	CS03 is mainly used for the separation and purification of glucose and fructose, and can increase the purity of fructose from 42% to 80%-95%.

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