{"product_id":"1-lb-bone-char-8x24-mesh","title":"Bulk Bone Char Charcoal Carbon 8x24 mesh (by the lb.)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe best choice for Fluoride removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold by the lb. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBone Char 8x24 Mesh (coarse granular bone charcoal) is a unique carbonaceous adsorbent manufactured from the treatment and carbonization of selected grades of animal bone and is used for liquid phase filtration to remove organic and inorganic species such as color bodies and many heavy metals. Can be used in numerous bone char water filter designs and in combination with standard granular activated charcoal filters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon BONE CHAR 8x24 Mesh (coarse granular bone charcoal) is a unique carbonaceous adsorbent manufactured from the treatment and carbonization of selected grades of animal bone and is used for commercial and domestic water filtration to remove organic and inorganic species such as color bodies and many TOXIC HEAVY METALS. See Technical Information below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBone char is different from activated carbon in that it contains both carbon surface area and hydroxyapatite lattice surface area. Kosher\/ ANSI 61 Certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse off any charcoal dust before application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace after 6 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorry, we do not ship this product internationally. US shipments only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1429\/6292\/files\/Screenshot_2026-04-15_083015.png?v=1776267048\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll of the above test methods are performed using ASTM protocol for granular activated carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis information has been gathered from the manufacturer and\/or test data, and is assumed to be accurate and reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text\"\u003eBuyActivatedCharcoal.com only warrants that this product will meet the above described published specifications and makes no other warranties of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose or application. Buyer assumes all liability and risk that may arise from the use of this product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"85\" style=\"width: 3.95965%; height: 160px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4192%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.5222%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4192%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.5222%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4192%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.5222%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13.7969px;\"\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4192%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.5222%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4192%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.5222%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4192%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.5222%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4192%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.5222%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4192%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.5222%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4192%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.5222%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eLab Results\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on 1 bone char and 1 GAC filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1429\/6292\/files\/150729058_HWFT.pdf?11657497119382357396\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFluoride Removal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1429\/6292\/files\/150729059_HWFT.pdf?11657497119382357396\"\u003eChlorine Removal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAdditional Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonechar - Removal Efficiency Index of Heavy Metals*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(mg\/g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVelocity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(m\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\/hr)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Removal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEfficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u0026gt; 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Arenic III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 0.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u0026gt; 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Arsenic V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 26\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 0.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u0026gt; 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Cadmium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 0.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u0026gt; 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Chromium III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 0.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u0026gt; 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Chromium IV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 0.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e ≈ 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u0026gt; 90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u0026gt; 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Lead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 151\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u0026gt; 90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Manganese \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u0026gt; 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Mercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e *\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 0.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e ≈ 50#\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Nickle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u0026gt; 90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e *\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 0.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e ≈ 50#\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Zinc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 37\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u0026gt; 90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Undetermined capacity due to the nature of adsorption, does convert to pure metal from which recovery may be possible. # Highly dependent on other species in the stream. All figures are subject to ongoing research and updating. *Figures courtesy of Glasgow University, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADSORPTION of METALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALUMINUM \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery effective in removing soluble aluminum. Adsorption influenced by pH and retention time. Best results at ph 7 or above.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e ARSENIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLargely dependent upon form of arsenic (ie. AsIII or AsV). pH has considerable influence. At low pH almost no adsorption occurs. Affected by Protonation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e CADMIUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBone char is better than conventional precipitation and\/or coagulation processes. Superior results in soft water. Retention time on par with aluminum.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHROMIUM \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMuch dependent upon form present, ie. cation or anion, and valency (chrome III or chrome VI). Chrome III adsorbs well.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e COPPER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdsorption dependent upon pH and retention time.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e IRON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDependent upon form of iron. Better results with organic iron than with inorganic. Inorganic results dependent upon valency. Short retention times suffice.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e LEAD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery effective with short retention time (ie. 1 minute or less)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e MANGANESE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery effective. Pilot results good. Competition from other methods of oxidation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e MERCURY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest with organic mercury. Inorganic mercury is dependent upon valency (mercury I and II). Although similar, the higher charged monatomic mercury II has a greater affinity for Bone Char than mercury I.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e NICKEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdsorption best at higher pH. Requires high retention time. At 5 pH almost no adsorption.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e SILVER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuite rapidly adsorbed. Better at low concentrations in solute. High deposits of silver on bone char inhibit adsorption. Adsorption better at pH 5.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e ZINC \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEfficiency dictated by contact time and pH. Both pilot plant and full scale plant performance good.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADSORPTION of NON-METALS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BROMINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBone Char is effective in removing free bromine. Bromine form is important too. In presence of potassium and sodium adsorption decreases.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e CHLORINE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHLORAMINES \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBone Char is minimally effectively in reducing chlorine or chloramine.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e COLOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetention time required is usually about 6 – 15 minutes, dependent upon chemical make up of color. Can be used in slow sand, rapid gravity or pressure filters.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e FLUORIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdsorption onto Bone Char is good, but influenced by pH – better at 6.5 or lower. Concentrations of fluoride present also influences performance. Activated carbons do not effectively adsorb fluoride.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e PESTICIDES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood at removing organo-chlorine pesticides (ie. Dieldrin, septachlor, etc.). not very good at atrazine, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Highwater Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26542278790,"sku":"C-544","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1429\/6292\/files\/IMG_8496_1.jpg?v=1776267579","url":"https:\/\/www.highwaterfilters.com\/products\/1-lb-bone-char-8x24-mesh","provider":"Highwater Filters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}