Cation, Anion & Mixed Bed Resins
Six global brands — each with verified specifications from Lenntech's official datasheets.
Amberjet 4200 Cl
- Type: Strong base anion, Type 1
- Total exchange capacity: ≥1.30 eq/L (Cl⁻ form)
- Moisture holding: 49–55% (Cl⁻ form)
- Shipping weight: 670 g/L
- Harmonic mean size: 0.60–0.80 mm
- Max temperature: 60°C
Amberlite MB150
- Type: Mixed bed (cation + anion)
- Ratio: 1/1 (H⁺/OH⁻)
- Volumetric composition: 40% cation / 60% anion
- Operating capacity: 12 kgr/ft³
- pH range: 0–14
- Max temperature: 140°F (60°C)
SGA-550 (OH) SuperGel
- Type: Strong base anion, SuperGel
- Total exchange capacity: ≥1.1 eq/L
- Moisture retention: 55–65%
- Mean particle size: 570 ± 50 µm
- Uniformity coefficient: 1.1
- Application: Condensate polishing, mixed bed
Lewatit UltraPure 1243 MD
- Type: Anion exchange resin
- Capacity: 1.1 eq/L
- Water content: 55–65%
- pH range: 0–14
- Flow rate: 60 m³/h
- Application: Ultrapure water
SACMP-H-CP
- Type: Macroporous strong acid cation
- Capacity: 1.7 meq/mL
- Water content: 45–55%
- Ionic form: Hydrogen (H⁺)
- Shipping weight: 48 lbs/ft³
- Application: Condensate polisher grade
DIAION UBK Series
- Type: Strong acid cation (SAC)
- Functional group: Sulfonic acid (-SO₃H)
- Apparent density: 810–855 g/L-R
- Ion-exchange capacity: > 1.6 – > 2.0 meq/mL
- Water content: 42.0–55.0%
- Particle size: 190–240 µm (>85%)
Compare Ion Exchange Resins
All specifications below are taken directly from Lenntech's official datasheets.
| Parameter | Amberjet 4200 Cl | Amberlite MB150 | Purolite SGA-550 | Lewatit UltraPure 1243 MD | ResinTech SACMP-H-CP | DIAION UBK Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resin Type | Strong Base Anion (SBA) | Mixed Bed | Strong Base Anion (SBA) | Anion Exchange | Strong Acid Cation (SAC) | Strong Acid Cation (SAC) |
| Matrix | Styrene-DVB copolymer | Cation + Anion mixture | Crosslinked Styrene-DVB Gel | — | Macroporous | Sulfonic acid (-SO₃H) |
| Functional Group | Trimethyl ammonium | — | Quaternary Amine | — | — | Sulfonic acid |
| Ionic Form (Shipped) | Cl⁻ | H⁺/OH⁻ | OH⁻/CO₃²⁻ | — | H⁺ | Na⁺ |
| Total Capacity | ≥1.30 eq/L | 12 kgr/ft³ | ≥1.1 eq/L | 1.1 eq/L | 1.7 meq/mL | >1.6 – >2.0 meq/mL |
| Moisture Content | 49–55% | — | 55–65% | 55–65% | 45–55% | 42.0–55.0% |
| Particle Size | 0.60–0.80 mm | 16–50 mesh | 570 ± 50 µm | — | — | 190–240 µm |
| pH Range | 0–14 | 0–14 | 0–14 | 0–14 | — | 0–14 |
| Max Temperature | 60°C | 60°C (140°F) | 60°C (OH form) | 40°C | — | 100–120°C |
| Application | General demineralization, mixed beds | High purity water, portable DI | Condensate polishing, mixed bed | Ultrapure water | Condensate polisher | Water treatment, food, pharma |
Choosing the Right Ion Exchange Resin
Three key factors determine the optimal resin for your application.
Water Demineralization
For general demineralization in mixed beds, pair Amberjet 4200 Cl (anion) with Amberjet 1200 H (cation). For portable DI applications, Amberlite MB150 is a ready-to-use mixed bed.
Condensate Polishing
For power plant condensate polishing, use Purolite SGA-550 (uniform particle size, high crush strength) or ResinTech SACMP-H-CP (macroporous, condensate polisher grade).
Ultrapure Water
For semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and laboratory ultrapure water, use Lanxess Lewatit UltraPure 1243 MD or Purolite NRW 37 S C (nuclear grade mixed bed).
How Ion Exchange Resins Produce Ultrapure Water
Watch how ion exchange resins remove dissolved ions from water at the molecular level. This 3D animation shows the full demineralization process — including cation and anion exchange, mixed bed polishing, and regeneration — the same technologies TOP Technique supplies and supports every day.
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