Activated charcoal

Activated charcoal, also called activated carbon, is a form of carbon commonly used to filter contaminants from water and air, among many other uses. It is processed (activated) to have small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption.

Uses

Main Article: Activated_carbon#Uses

See also

• Charcoal
• Coal

References

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