Bamboo Charcoal

Bamboo charcoal is environmentally friendly, has a high combustion value, it doesn't smoke or smell, is ideal for the BBQ, to use around the home, and can also be used as adsorption material. This product is made from bamboos that are at least five years old and produced by burning the canes in an oven at over 800° temperatures. The output efficiency of this material is 100 kg of raw canes produce 20 kg.

Uses and Advantages

Bamboo charcoal briquettes are used as fuel for cooking but it is also available in its raw state. It is a good alternative fuel for your BBQ in the garden!

Bamboo charcoal can also be used to eliminate impure substances in water purification such as for removing the residues that are left from the process of water sterilization with chlorine. Due to its high porosity, impurities are absorbed onto the wide surface area. The ability to clean water is three times higher than that of wood charcoal. It is also reported to adjust the humidity in the air by absorbing moisture and converting it to dry, or if the air is too dry it will release its moisture into the air.

This product is used in the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries, and in environment protection. It is also reported to be able to absorb radiation.

Composition

Carbon - 44.40 %
Hydrogen - 5.17 %
Oxygen - 43.00 %
Others - 7.43 %

The surface areas of the pores are 500 M2 per 1 M3. Wood has only 250 M2 per 1 M3.

Bi-Products

Bamboo vinegar is a bi-product of the charcoal production. During production, the steam that comes out is condensed and used to produce vinegar. The resulting vinegar is used in products such as; insecticides, food processing, agriculture, cosmetics, deodorants, organic fertilizer, and the oil are used as a preservative. It kills bacteria and expels unwanted smells.

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